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I have a 1998 1.9 turbo diesel 306. More recently i have noticed stains on the driveway when moving the car, and although the colliant level is not reducing dramatically, i belive it to be coming from the radiator as it has a wet looking patch at the bottom. I put radwell in, and the patch appears to have dried up, but now the radiator is crumbling to touch in that particular patch! I am now concerned, and keen to be advised on this problem. I feel it would be best to have the radiator replaced. How much would be a reasobnable quote (incl. labour) from a garage? (i have no idea of the likely costs, and obvioulsy want to be ripped off!!)
Peugeot radiators have a habit of failing after as little as 3 years. I suspect this is your problem. The radweld might be a temporary solution but I think that you will end up having to buy a new radiator.
Fortunately you can get these for under £100 and you can fit them yourself if you are DIY minded. If you ask a Peugeot dealer to fit you a new radiator expect to be quoted over £300/£400! An independent garage will probably be under £200. Like I said, if you have done a few jobs on your car you can replace the radiator yourself. Check out my website to hear how I replaced my radiator with one purchased online at www.stuartdalby.co.uk/306.htm
I am also stuck after replacing my radiator, I cant get the bottom hose pipe back into the O ring. Do you have any further advice or techniques or should I admit defeat and take it to a garage?
Actually I do have a tip. A neighbour who replaced his 306's radiator without much bother said that he attached the bottom hose BEFORE seating the radiator into its correct position. That way you can get much more leaverage onto the hose and radiator.
Oh - and remember to use a bit of washing up liquid around to O-ring to help it slide.
Hi Mate, Just bought a 306 lovely car - but may need to renew the radiator like you have. I see on your diagram that you had an expansion tank overflow hose - i dont have one fitted on my 306 was wondering if i fit one to tope of tank, where does the other end connect to?
That's an easy one. It doesn't connect to anywhere. It just goes through a hole behind the headlight and I discharges under the wing somewhere onto the floor. Also, it's just standard clear perspex tubing. I've never had to check but I can imagine Peugeot dealers quoting £20 or something just for a 50cm length of the stuff.
