Radiator leak

[barbagris]

Thanks got it marked now

Me too.

 

[Jag]

This is the one:

32MM ALUMINUM ALLOY RADIATOR FOR TRIUMPH ROCKET III 2004- 20% MORE COOLING | eBay

I say give it a try, 1/3 the price of new, may have better luck then a used one!

 

[Mittzy]

This is the one:

32MM ALUMINUM ALLOY RADIATOR FOR TRIUMPH ROCKET III 2004- 20% MORE COOLING | eBay

Just be wary of these as I bought one and it was 10mm narrower (had to space the mesh cover) and the cowling covers would not fit properly - apart from that it worked well. I may have got a bad one tho.

 

[Mouth]

OK, my intention is to try a further bodge on the dying one first, I was talking about this to a friend who recommended I try this stuff because it works underwater it will not be affected by the dampness of a fitted and full radiator thats not up to pressure while its curing. I checked the data sheet and its working temperature is -40C to +120C ….. anyone know what temp the rad should be getting to?

 

[Fingers]

Don't forget most epoxies and glues want a clean surface to work properly and anti-freeze will contaminate the area.

 

[Mittzy]

There are some very talented aluminium welders out there that may be able to repair this - trick is finding them

 

[Nat67]

OK, my intention is to try a further bodge on the dying one first, I was talking about this to a friend who recommended I try this stuff because it works underwater it will not be affected by the dampness of a fitted and full radiator thats not up to pressure while its curing. I checked the data sheet and its working temperature is -40C to +120C ….. anyone know what temp the rad should be getting to?

I wouldn't trust that stuff to hold up for long , especially with antifreeze in the mix . The Chinese radiator will be fine and a useful stop gap whilst getting yours professionally repaired . Good luck with it all .

 

[Mike Rocket]

There are some very talented aluminium welders out there that may be able to repair this - trick is finding them

Take a look at this. Aluminium brazing rods with a gas torch. I repaired an aluminium radiator core with it 4 months ago and it's still water and antifreeze tight. If you can solder you can use this product. Brilliant stuff.
Repair Alum Radiator with BRAZING DURAFIX rods

 

[Mittzy]

Take a look at this. Aluminium brazing rods with a gas torch. I repaired an aluminium radiator core with it 4 months ago and it's still water and antifreeze tight. If you can solder you can use this product. Brilliant stuff.
Repair Alum Radiator with BRAZING DURAFIX rods

Must be very careful with aluminium as too much heat will result in a whole lot melting away without much notice.

 

[Rocket HP]

good choi

Ok a follow up from this! My bodge epoxy Fox kind of worked/slowed the leak up until now. So I have a higher volume leak now and from the same area, I don’t want to further bodge fix it I’d rather change out the rad. Is there an alternative supplier rather than the dealer for this? I’ve not been able to fine one in Ebay for a 2015?[/QUOTE

Good choice, I cleaned up a bunch of birds at around 180 km and pulled out the top radiator shroud bolt pin that is mounted on the radiator .
when I took it to the radiator specialist he said it was to thin so got a after market and haven't looked back