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Tractor radiator leaking

  • 22-12-2011 1:11pm
    #1
    David brown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 130 ✭✭


    noticed me rad leaking pretty bad and i put 2 packets ce lit in and didnt cure it.:mad: is there any other remedys.


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  • #2
    pakalasa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭pakalasa


    Get it re-conditioned. I bought one recently to this guy in Limerick. Cheaper than buying a new one.

    http://www.abbeyradiators.com/index.html


  • #3
    Jack C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭Jack C


    I fixed a pretty bad leak on a MF290 about 5 years ago with a DIY solder kit and its still ok. Take out the rad and identify exactly where the leak is by filling with water. Clip away the fins around the leak and clean with something like wire wool. Getting a nice clean shiny surface is the key to a successful job. Test it well before you put it back in.


  • #4
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,752 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    OP it sounds like the white of an egg wouldn't work either. Re con job, but watch out there are a few cowboys out there.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #5
    momec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭momec


    try chemical metal . its like isopond an can be got in any motor factors . get the twin pack ya have to mix into a paste .. mighty stuff !!!!


  • #6
    Swinefluproof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭Swinefluproof


    Def a recon job, there's a guy in Banteer North Cork that's very good. PM if need his number


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  • #7
    joto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83 ✭✭joto


    Jack C wrote: »
    I fixed a pretty bad leak on a MF290 about 5 years ago with a DIY solder kit and its still ok. Take out the rad and identify exactly where the leak is by filling with water. Clip away the fins around the leak and clean with something like wire wool. Getting a nice clean shiny surface is the key to a successful job. Test it well before you put it back in.

    +1
    I did this too, during the summer. It's a bit of work but worth the effort. I couldn't afford a new rad so had a go with the soldering iron. The secret as told above is to get it really shining clean with careful drill/wire brush attachment. Solder is a great job and saves cash (for anti-freeze!).


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