Tango Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Noticed the other night some water seeping from my radiator on my Speed Four. A newey from Triumph £475....thank you very much sir!! Anyhoo....none on ebay. A couple of TT600 ones on there...but I think they are a bit different.So...here's the question: has anyone on here had a rad repaired? Their experiences.....and recommendations?Cheers,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Had a couple rebuilt for the vintage reliants back in the day. Cheaper than replacing. There's lots on google but I'd go for a personal recommendation though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredc Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Try a local radiator place I got a van radiator re-cored for £100 and a bike radiator is quarter the s1ze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 There is a guy advertising on eBay who repairs rads and oil coolers...but I'd prefer to go on recommendations from the guys here if anyone has experience of a good repairer. Not saying that this guy is not good.....may contact him anyway and get a quote.The leaks not bad enough to worry me yet.....just a bit of liquid slowly seeping out. So I'll keep an eye on the level.Hoping it'll get me through the summer.. Cheers guys,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Will it solder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 depends where its cracked and what its made out of it should weld up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I have sorted 3 rads with K SEAL IT. Better than car sealant and doesn't block the tubes. Costs about 10 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 I've not inspected it too closely at the moment. Only noticed it the other night. It may solder or braze.....not sure what the rad core is made of.K Seal It?....never heard of it before. You say it's good Mega.....that's a good enough recommendation for me.. I'm always worried about using Rad Seal and the likes as I've heard it can block the water channels and cause a bigger problem....but this K Seal It sounds like it could at least get me through until a suitable rad comes up....or I get my rad re-cored.Many Thanks Guys... Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Cheers mate, yes it,s great stuff. Contains copper and other filings. Repairs leaks without blocking up radiator. A lot thinner than Radweld or Bars leaks. Search on eBay, about 5 to 12 quid for a lot more than you need. My rad still good after 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiisecondcreep Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 My oh had a hole in the radiator of his Speed Four after a slow speed drop, he ended up getting it welded by a local guy for £15 (he is a business but its not his main job) and has had no problems since, the only reason you can even tell which bit has been welded is because there is a bit of paint missing. Another place he tried quoted £60-70 for having it welded.Hope you manage to get it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Got a bottle of K-Seal £10 inc postage and arrived next day!!Put it in and gonna run the bike a bit this week with luck. So I'll keep you all posted,Cheers guys.. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Good luck Bob. I mixed it all in a big bottle, with anti freeze and hot water . Gave it a really good shake , poured it in the rad cap of a hot engine and left it running for s long time, with fan cutting in at 105 degrees. If it leaks again, try it again before soldering/ welding, or try to reduce hole size. Don,t forget to bleed system to get rid of air locks. Good luck, Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Well...I put half a bottle in the Expansion tank (after draining some water from the system) and ran the bike until the fan was cutting in/out.Had a run to Southwold today (200-220 miles) and no sign of any liquid coming from the rad core....so fingers crossed.. Probably going to invest in a rad protector. Don't want to push my luck!!Cheers guys,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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