Guest Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Anyone here used a radiator sealer as a solution to theirs???Looks like my radiator has taken a hit with a stone or something because as you can see from the youtube link, there is some leakage!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTas_q5 ... e=youtu.beRecommendations? (no points for changing the radiator!).Cheers,Phil. Quote
mealexme Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 put an egg in it Mythbuster tried it and it seemed to work for a while. Can't find a link, and it wouldn't work for long....duct tape? Quote
klingelton Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 as a temporary measure, you can crack an egg in there (egg white only).Long term solution is to replace the rad. Quote
klingelton Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 put an egg in it Mythbuster tried it and it seemed to work for a while. Can't find a link, and it wouldn't work for long....duct tape? ha! both said at the same time! Quote
Guest Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 That's so weird but cheers Just need a temporary fix for Cornwall next week. Quote
acting_strange Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Radweld works.....you can buy it in most car shops Quote
Guest Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Radweld works.....you can buy it in most car shopsYeah I think I'll go with this... it's only a fiver. Have you used it? How long did it last if so? Quote
acting_strange Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Radweld works.....you can buy it in most car shopsYeah I think I'll go with this... it's only a fiver. Have you used it? How long did it last if so? No I have never used it...I always changed the rad....but then I was in the trade at the time....it does work if you follow the instructions carefully....will last for ages but may cause the motor to run hotter depending on how blocked the rad is.....Ive seen a guy punch holes in a rad with a large screwdriver and pore this stuff in and it sealed within a minute... Quote
numptyspence Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 high temp araldite and a strip of brass over the hole. Quote
Richtea Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Try milliput its a modeling clay it sets rock hard and defo works.Used it on a Vauxhall cavalier rad it lasted 3 years I sold the car to my brother an it was still going strong. Quote
Guest Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Thanks for the tips folks.I think I'll pop some radweld in there tomorrow and probably buy a cheapy off ebay since it could be had for around £40 or so in good condition. Quote
Dav3y Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Hope the Radweld works for you although I'd be concerned with a 300 mile trip coming up you could potentially wreck the engine if the rad does blow and overheat the engine.Any idea how much water you're losing over what sort of mileage ? It might give you an idea of how many times you need to stop and top up the cooling system and how much water you might need to take with you.Buy me although there are probably better ones to be found. Quote
Chrissb6 Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Hi l would go for a proper rad fix. By running rad weld and the likes you stand a chance of blocking and gluing up the small cooling galleries in the engine, then you'll have a real drama. Quote
DreamytimeEscorts Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Radweld works.....you can buy it in most car shopsYeah I think I'll go with this... it's only a fiver. Have you used it? How long did it last if so? I've used it in a car and it still worked when I sold it over a year later. Quote
Guest Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 I wouldn't worry too much folks - the miles will be 99% air cooled anyway.To update though; actually, I'm not sure what to make of it... there doesn't appear to be any coolant leak or much anyway. Topped up with radweld and only managed to put about 30ml in anyway - the radiator was full.It had been raining the day I video'd the smoke/steam so possibly that? Looked like smoke though... Anyway, if there was a leak, there isn't anymore - the bike is going as it should. Heats up to 103 degrees in heavy traffic, fan kicks in, goes back down. I'll keep monitoring it of course. Quote
Dav3y Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Maybe the water flicked up from the front wheel then. If it's bone dry now then all sounds good Quote
Tango Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 I've used K-Seal on a bike before.......worked a treat..... Quote
Guest Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Maybe the water flicked up from the front wheel then. If it's bone dry now then all sounds good Guess so...Really looked like it was more than the usual steam from rain though. Guess I was fooled! Quote
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