Silverton Radiators - East London - Connocks

25/03/2026

The benefits of regular engine service maintenance:
Regularly scheduled engine service maintenance can save you money by catching small problems before they become more significant and costly repairs. Maintaining your engine properly can prevent your car from breaking down unexpectedly and keep you and your passengers safe on the road.
Some common problems that require engine services include engine overheating, oil leaks, water leaks, engine misfires, and warning lights on the dashboard. If you notice any of these issues, it’s essential to bring your vehicle to an experienced technician as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. Ignoring these issues can lead to more severe engine damage and higher costs down the road.
Let us help you take care of your vehicle. Give us a call for a quote or booking.
☎️043 285 0577 or 📱 072 186 0273
📍21 Paterson street, Arcadia

11/02/2026

Let us test your vehicle's / Truck's Fuel tank.
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We can clean, test and/or repair your fuel tank. Contact us today!
☎ 043 285 0577 - 📱072 186 0273
📍21 Paterson Street, Arcadia, East London

Fuel tank & how the fuel system works: 🚗
The fuel tank and fuel system in a motor vehicle work together to store and deliver fuel to the engine for combustion. The fuel tank stores the fuel, while the fuel system components like the pump, filter, and lines transport it. The fuel pump draws fuel from the tank, and it's then filtered before being delivered to the engine via fuel lines.
How the System Works: 🚕
Fuel is stored in the fuel tank.
The fuel pump draws fuel from the tank and sends it through the fuel lines.
The fuel passes through a filter to remove any contaminants.
The fuel is then delivered to either the fuel injectors or the carburetor.
Fuel injectors (or the carburetor) mix the fuel with air in the correct ratio and deliver it to the engine.
The fuel is burned in the engine's combustion chambers, producing power.
Fuel System Components: 🚗 🚕
Fuel Pump: Located inside or near the fuel tank, the pump draws fuel from the tank and creates pressure to move it through the system.
Fuel Filter: A crucial component that removes impurities and contaminants from the fuel before it reaches the engine.
Fuel Lines: Flexible or rigid pipes that carry fuel from the tank to the engine.
Fuel Injectors/Carburetor: Modern vehicles use fuel injectors to inject fuel directly into the engine, while older models may have a carburetor to mix fuel with air.
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Maintains the correct pressure in the fuel system.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our clients,suppliers, and staff🎄
Thank you to our clients for your continued support throughout the year.
May you and your family have a good Christmas and a festive new year.🤶🎅

15/12/2025

A huge thank you from Silverton Radiators East London!
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our clients who purchased raffle tickets in support of the Eldorado Retirement Village and the SPCA East London, South Africa. Your kindness and willingness to give truly make a difference.
Congratulations to:
Shaun Pook our raffle winner of the scooter!
Dana our 2nd price hamper winner
Basil Duvenage our 3rd price hamper winner

A special thank you to SUPERSPAR Nick's Berea for assisting with preparing meals on Sunday 14th December for the Eldorado Retirement Village, generously donating some of the meals, and contributing towards pet food for the SPCA East London, South Africa.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to:
Silverton Radiators East London - Neil, Sue & staff
Team Car Spares Amalinda - John
Barry's Cylinder Head Centre - Barry
Engen Berea - Connock Motors - John
P&R Motors - Paul
BTC Spares - Brad

Thank you for your generosity, your donations, and for helping make this initiative possible. Together, we are making a positive impact in our community.

19/11/2025

Today is Seniors Day! 🚙👵🛻👴🚗🙌
Come in and get 10% discount on all purchases or services.

13/11/2025

The festive season is around the corner! Avoid last-minute stress by getting your vehicle checked and ready for the road before your holiday or long journeys.
🎄 Don’t wait till the last minute — get your car checked before your trip and drive with peace of mind! 🚗✨ Schedule your inspection today.

24/09/2025

🇿🇦 To all our customers, have a great Heritage Day 🇿🇦🥓 🥩

08/09/2025

You still have a chance to win this scooter 🎟
Don't forget to come and support by taking a raffle ticket. All money collected will be going straight to help the animals 🐾 in need as well as putting a smile on the senior citizens' faces at the old age home 🏡
Raffle numbers already taken. 1,3,5,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,20,21,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,35,38,41,44,50,58,88,95

Draw takes place on the 15th November 2025.

03/09/2025

A good read about the "top" gasket. Cylinder head, head gasket, and engine block. Better understanding of what they are and what the purpose in the vehicle is.

Here is some info about a vehicles Cylinder head, Head gasket and Engine Block.
Cylinder Head:
The cylinder head sits on top of the engine block, closing off the top of the combustion chambers.
It houses the valves, spark plugs, and other components related to intake and exhaust.
Head Gasket:
The head gasket is a seal that sits between the cylinder head and the engine block.
Its primary function is to prevent leaks of coolant, oil, and combustion gases between the cylinder head and the engine block.
A damaged or blown head gasket can cause serious engine problems like overheating, coolant loss, and poor engine performance.
Engine Block:
The engine block is the main body of the engine, containing the cylinders where pistons move.
It houses the crankshaft and other critical engine components.
Engine overheating is the most common cause of a cracked block. When the engine gets too hot, the block can crack as a result of thermal stress.
To get your cooling system checked or your head gasket check bring it into our workshop for a quick 10-20min test from one of our experienced technicians.
📍21 Paterson Street, Arcadia
☎0432850577 📱0721860273