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Re: [ST] How to fix coolant/radiator leak?



On 9/6/05, Garry Simmons <garrysimmons@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've been smelling coolant when stopped at a light and the motor is hot
> (2002 RS, 38K miles). I assumed I had a small leak somewhere that was slowly
> evaporating and when stopped it rose straight up instead of being blown away
> by the wind. I think it's getting worse and I have a feeling it's on the
> left side of the radiator based on some stains on the engine case. So my
> question is:
> 
> Is it safe or wise to use car radiator leak plugging stuff like Barre's Leak
> (sp?) or similar? You know, the stuff you dump in a car radiator to fix
> small leaks? I believe that some radiator leaks can be repaired by
> brazing/soldering, but I've no experience with that. Of course I could pony
> up for a new one, but fear that would be huge money. Yes, I'm a cheap bastid
> that likes to save a buck if I can...
> 
> Garry

I second Brett's suggestion to remove it and have it repaired. A
friend of mine just sent his radiator to
http://www.motorcycleradiators.com/
and was very happy with them

When my ST's radiator sprung a leak I picked up a used one on Ebay
Rupert
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