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'06 crack in radiator

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#1 ·
Apparently hit something in the road. Coolant leaked onto the engine. Anyone have a source for cheaper than normal radiators? Cheapest I'm seeing is $545. Seems steep.
 
#4 ·
Thanks Bjorn. I've been to ebay. So far, from its offerings, first result (and some others like it) appears to be cheap Chinese knockoff stuff and the other one looked as though it was rode hard and put up wet. I'll continue to watch eBay. Didn't know if perhaps there was another resource for used parts for our bikes elsewhere.
 
#5 ·
I actually just ordered that Chinese EBAY radiator a couple days ago. It is the first I've seen offered that is an exact fit for our bike and not an OEM triumph part.

I have a radiator that was neglected before I owned it resulting in corrosion/pitting and leaks. It is currently functional thanks to K-Seal chemical repair that has lasted for 10 months so far. K-seal supposedly forms a permanent fix, but I still want to replace it for reliability's sake. The k-sealed radiator will just be kept around for backup.

I'll post on a review on the ebay radiator once I get it and put some miles on it.
 
#7 · (Edited)
I had never heard of K-Seal before reading B17's reply. Looks to be an interesting product. If it's gone 10 months with no issues, keep running it as a defininitive test.

I have successfully used AlumaSeal powder in the past, as well as Bar's Leaks concentrate, although in automotive systems. A bike cooling system has such an extremely lower capacity that I would be very careful as to the amount of any sealing product I tried.

Another stop leak I've used in the past is a couple of tablespoonfuls of common black pepper. It worked.


Rex
 
#8 ·
I've seen them on e bay. Only problem; I'm not sure if those are pressure checked or not, most come off wrecked bikes.

I'm sure it could be worth a try, or at least ask (contact) if they have filled it with water and checked for leaks. Although under pressure can be a whole other ball game.
 
#13 ·
I have prior TIG welded a split on the side of my Radiator body & the alloy is a good quality Alloy & welds up really nicely. ..( these Triumph rads are actually made by KTMs ! ) but of course it depends where your damage is...if it's in a horizontal vein though : it would likely be too fine to TIG weld as that is Wafer thin & internal weld contamination would likely hinder a good weld there too. There are some special composite Alloy soldering rods out there that originate out of the USA & I have few of them ...& instead of TIG on a fine vein you could try one of there ...it may well work if you get it clean enough ? Cheers Lee.
 
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