EP3 Civic Type R Radiator Leak

[twocolours]

Hi All

Earlier this year I had a coolant leak where the bottom rad hose fixes to the radiator. The metal spring clip was badly rusted and wasn't clamping the hose with much force. Replaced the lower rad hose and clamp (Honda parts) and everything was fine - did some sprints and trip to Nurburgring since.

Yesterday I noticed the same area was wet again, so took the under tray and front bumper off and there appears to be a leak in the same place again. The area where the lower hose fits to the rad is wet and their is a spalttering of coolant on the under tray and sump - every where else seems dry. I loosened the clamp, pushed the hose firmly on to the radiator (which it already was) and re seated the clamp a little further around the hose. Went for a drive and the problem still persists - not a massive leak but still a leak.

So given the hose and clam are only 6 months old I can only assume the rad is leaking in that area. Just looking at radiators online and found a Nissens radiator available from Lings (£114). Also found an EIS radiator (£70)at Eurocar parts but googled them and didn't fill me with confidence! My other option is a Tegiwa aluminium radiator (£165), though this might be over kill on a standard car and they're showing a 4-8 week lead time which isn't ideal.

Has any one used/have experience of radiators from the above brands?

Cheers

[Sardonicus]

Nothing wrong with Nissens forget the EIS rad, get a second opinion on the leak to confirm , Euro Car Parts are an outlet for both those brands, but always check dealer pricing 1st however you may be suprised with a consumable like a rad