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04-01-2019, 03:56 AM | #1 |
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radiator failure
I had sort help on this forum about coolant filters and settled on a sock specifically made. Had coolant leak around the neck where sock was fitted and it really made a mess of my paintwork as I had vinegar to clean the engine block. Removed sock and yes it did catch moderate amount of debris. still leaking. This time a close inspection revealed it's leaking where the upper neck is soldered to the tank.
the radiator, new and fitted mid Sept 18. the pressurized one. What a disappointment, the failure and the mess. So my earlier reporting of the failure with the sock was incorrect.
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04-01-2019, 09:52 AM | #2 |
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Re: radiator failure
Any idea of what caused the Neck to develop the leak?
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04-01-2019, 10:24 AM | #3 |
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Re: radiator failure
Why use a pressurized system?...epoxy the neck..
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04-01-2019, 12:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: radiator failure
it leaks where the radiator neck is soldered (? adhered) to the tank. Why the pressurised system? I bought a new water pump, the sealed bearing type, and thought the pressurised system might have an advantage.
I also bought a second radiator for another vehicle, non pressurised and this has not been a problem. Yes, why did I buy a pressurised system? I'm asking that question of myself. I checked the pressure relief cap and yes it is performing at 4 pound just like it supposed to.
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04-01-2019, 07:18 PM | #5 |
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Re: radiator failure
Don't epoxy it. In an other sideline, I remove things that have been epoxied together... by soaking in boiling water. Epoxy melts......
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Id like to see modern epoxy melt with 160 deree water,that would be neat. |
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And I am talking modern epoxy, I did it last week.
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04-01-2019, 12:26 PM | #8 |
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I think poor manufacture would .
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04-01-2019, 10:30 AM | #9 |
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I would first call the dealer you purchased it from and register a complaint,let this forum know how you made out and the dealers name.
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04-01-2019, 12:30 PM | #10 |
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This is a problem. The dealer is in U.S. and I am in Australia. The freight there and back is 60% of the radiator purchase price. I have no problem with the dealers integrity.
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04-01-2019, 01:45 PM | #11 |
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I had a similar problem with a recored radiator, that was leaking at the top where the filler neck was soldered on. I kept thinking the cap was leaking. I haven't used that car much lately, so when I finally figured it out, almost three years had passed since I bought the radiator. Kind of hard to go back to the supplier after all that time......
And I too don't question his integrity. I just took it into a local shop and had it fixed, and live to fight another day.....
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04-01-2019, 01:55 PM | #12 |
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Remove the rad, clean the neck good and re-solder. Take the pressure cap off...........
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04-01-2019, 04:07 PM | #14 |
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Maybe it could be done insitu. However the whole radiator section and front engine needs cleaning and really the radiator must be removed for that. It's quite a mess.
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Yeah, it is a mess, I had overheating issues and had rusty water get all over everything, has to be much worse with vinegar, not even considering what the vinegar does to the paint. I think Tom W. posted pictures of the mess once, not sure if it was here or on Forum "that shall not be named" (reference to Harry Potter). I feel for you. |
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04-01-2019, 04:35 PM | #16 |
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Re: radiator failure
How about brazing? JB Weld squished a little through the crack to act as a plug, with screen reinforcement? I know is a farmer fix. Most likely want to do it right as long as it is off.
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Brazing takes more heat then Solder,
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04-01-2019, 04:03 PM | #18 |
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yes, I reckon without pressure it would have held.
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04-01-2019, 03:59 PM | #19 |
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Yes but laying flat would be much better and I dought you will find anyone to do it in car.
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Brazing is a no,no. Very easy fix with a small propane torch and some string solder. Clean with a small wire brush that looks like a tooth brush. Very little flux and you will be styling.
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