SFA heater radiator removal

[Ouarzazate]

I suspect damage to my heater radiator from cooling system overpressure, because the system is still loosing coolant whilst all pipes and the radiator are now leak-free. Any tips on getting to this component and having it repaired by a competent place?

[Niel]

Welcome to the site and enjoy your stay :D

[BenHur]

Try bypassing the heater first by connecting the pipe that exits the heater to the valve before the heater and drive it them.

When my heater was leaking the car had this constant bad (mouldy) smell inside even when the heater was not in use at all

[Ouarzazate]

Thanks Bennie

Good tip! Certainly better than taking the whole dash apart, only to find nothing wrong with the heater radiator. Although this is somewhat false hope, I am afraid , because I just put in a complete new 3L engine and there is no evidence of water leaking from the new radiator or pipes.

[Cookie Monster]

Sounds like the headgasket may be leaking