Radweld? - SV650.org

13-06-13, 07:16 PM

Anyone have experience with Radweld, my radiator has started peeing on the floor so bought some but want to know if it has any negative sides to it before i use it?

squirrel_hunter · 13-06-13, 07:34 PM

Have you located the exact location of the leak?

13-06-13, 07:41 PM

The radiator

Edit: I think so, seems to be peeing out the middle of the last row of fins.

13-06-13, 07:44 PM

Didn't work for me. I also tried JB weld, didn't work. Ended up buying a new one from Aaron radiators.

DarrenSV650S · 13-06-13, 07:53 PM

Only works on small pin holes I reckon. I tried it on the tzr's radiator when the mounting cracked. Didn't do a thing

maviczap · 13-06-13, 08:26 PM

If you're going to use anything, then I'd use this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_255217

Better than radweld, it was recommended on another motoring forum. I used it to cure a leak in a coolant pipe on my campervan, so it does work.

Shawthing · 13-06-13, 08:41 PM

I know the SV service manual says not to use such stuff.

I got a profesional Radiator repair for £25 when this happened to me.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=184148

Bibio · 13-06-13, 08:43 PM

TON, get it repaired properly.

squirrel_hunter · 13-06-13, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOnlyNemesis

The radiator

Edit: I think so, seems to be peeing out the middle of the last row of fins.

Just checking it wasn't something simple like a split hose or a loose clamp...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

TON, get it repaired properly.

Agreed. Or get a replacement from eBay.

13-06-13, 08:54 PM

replacements are about £180 for a beat to crap one from america. Looking for a temp fix till i can save up for a radiator.

13-06-13, 07:16 PM	#1
TheOnlyNemesis Guest Posts: n/a	Radweld? Anyone have experience with Radweld, my radiator has started peeing on the floor so bought some but want to know if it has any negative sides to it before i use it?

13-06-13, 07:34 PM	#2
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Radweld? Have you located the exact location of the leak? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

13-06-13, 07:41 PM	#3
TheOnlyNemesis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Radweld? The radiator Edit: I think so, seems to be peeing out the middle of the last row of fins.

13-06-13, 07:44 PM	#4
punkyp Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Radweld? Didn't work for me. I also tried JB weld, didn't work. Ended up buying a new one from Aaron radiators.

13-06-13, 07:53 PM	#5
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Radweld? Only works on small pin holes I reckon. I tried it on the tzr's radiator when the mounting cracked. Didn't do a thing

13-06-13, 08:26 PM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Radweld? If you're going to use anything, then I'd use this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_255217 Better than radweld, it was recommended on another motoring forum. I used it to cure a leak in a coolant pipe on my campervan, so it does work. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

13-06-13, 08:41 PM	#7
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Re: Radweld? I know the SV service manual says not to use such stuff. I got a profesional Radiator repair for £25 when this happened to me. http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=184148 __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo.

13-06-13, 08:43 PM	#8
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,561	Re: Radweld? TON, get it repaired properly.

13-06-13, 08:54 PM	#10
TheOnlyNemesis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Radweld? replacements are about £180 for a beat to crap one from america. Looking for a temp fix till i can save up for a radiator.

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