Thread: SAFE radiator sealer ?

Originally Posted by superquag

Nice easy one. (?)

My Classic radiator is now leaking at a seam, dropping around 5~8 mm drop in the plasitic tank per 50km to/from work.
It was 'serviced' just before I bought it, 45k and two years ago. - Suspect a poor soldering job.

I've got to keep using it for another few weeks before I can have it done properly. - $170. (or replace it...)

Any suggestions as to a 'safe' radiator sealant to get me though ? - - Or any to avoid ?
- One that actually works would be a bonus...

Thanks.

James in Gosnells.

What ever you use, if you don't get a brand new radiator, be sure to get the old one rodded, not just the tank soldered back up.
Those thin rad tubes in the Classic's block easy!
Good luck

Hi,

A major cause of the tank seams splitting is worn grommets under/on the pins at the bottom of the rad.

When they get compressed over time the weight of the rad and coolant is carried by the two bolts on either side which are only meant to control fore and aft movement. Make sure all the weight is supported from the bottom.

Recently fitted a new Britpart rad ($408 from Les Richmond) which seems fine so far.

cheers, DL

$408 sounds like a good price for peace of mind.

I had to do something quick, so I've used a Yankee concoction. - So far it appears to have started to hold. Certainly slowed the flow drastically within 15 minutes. The Super shop did'nt appear to have any Nulon in stock.... In fairness it was 2 mins to closing time... A tube of Silver Seal residing in the glovebox is a good idea.

I've cleaned up the area and will give it a few more days before I start crowing. Have done 90 minutes today plus the 45 minutes last night after adding the Magyck Brew.

Thanks to all.

James

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

egg whites.

I got back from cape york useing egg whites and black pepper to begin with I was adding eggs and water every few k by the time I got home it was sealed up from then on it was once a week top the water up to this day I still dont think the rad has been repaired properly ile have to ask the old man

Originally Posted by 460cixy

I got back from cape york useing egg whites and black pepper to begin with I was adding eggs and water every few k by the time I got home it was sealed up from then on it was once a week top the water up to this day I still dont think the rad has been repaired properly ile have to ask the old man

Did it smell like brekkie all the way home?