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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
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Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject: Does K-SEAL work? |
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After my radiator was sabotaged by Bacon this morning the AA man brought some K-SEAL coolant sealer and poured it into my hot engine (oo-er missus!)
It did the trick as I rode another 120miles and lost no more fluid.
Now, it says on the tin it's permanent up to the lifetime of the radiator, but is it? Anyone used it? Should I trust it. Or get a replacement rad?
Does the sealant cause damage if left in the cooling system for an extended period? Or should I flush it out ASAP?
So many questions, so few answers! Any constructive comments welcome. _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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megawatt Speedway Rider
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Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 485 Location: Northiam, near Rye
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Had it in my Blade rad for two years, no probs at all and running temp stayed the same. _________________ Why pay someone else, do it yerself |
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Bacon bacon© Lil Mush
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Joined: 04 Jul 2009 Posts: 1637 Location: "In a microclimate"
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Does K-SEAL work? |
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JimBo wrote: | After my radiator was sabotaged by Bacon this morning the |
Oi you cheeky git, what ya talking about?
Glad you got back ok, you should have come to Loomies and nicked an egg from them, that would have done ya. _________________ Comfortably Numb
WooHoo, feck you job centre...I'm offski?
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Bacon bacon© Lil Mush
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Joined: 04 Jul 2009 Posts: 1637 Location: "In a microclimate"
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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Not sure which rad seal type stuff I used, but had to put some in the Car about three years ago and it's been fine since...awsome. _________________ Comfortably Numb
WooHoo, feck you job centre...I'm offski?
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Flintstone Del Boy Deer Hunter
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't worry about it Jimbo, must get some to put in my garage, must be better than the old faithful Radweld. ![Smile](images/smiles/icon_smile.gif) _________________ It's all down to quality of life ! |
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice. Looks like I'll leave it then, it was only a small hole!
I will act on Wivvy's suggestion and get a rad guard though.
After all the stones that hit me today I think I need a visor guard too . _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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megawatt Speedway Rider
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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Do not put car sealant in a bike rad. It WILL block it up. K seal It is perfect! _________________ Why pay someone else, do it yerself |
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:24 am Post subject: |
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I was reassured by the motorcycle symbol on the container. _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 11:04 am Post subject: |
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I always though rad covers were just a bit of unnecessary bling, but after seeing what can happen maybe it's time for me to invest in one.
A blingin' one ![Laughing](images/smiles/icon_lol.gif) |
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