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Does K-SEAL work?

 
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JimBo
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PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:28 pm    Post subject: Does K-SEAL work? Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had it in my Blade rad for two years, no probs at all and running temp stayed the same.
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PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Does K-SEAL work? Reply with quote

JimBo wrote:
After my radiator was sabotaged by Bacon this morning the


Oi you cheeky git, what ya talking about? Laughing

Glad you got back ok, you should have come to Loomies and nicked an egg from them, that would have done ya.
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PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldn't worry about it Jimbo, must get some to put in my garage, must be better than the old faithful Radweld. Smile
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PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Laughing .
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PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do not put car sealant in a bike rad. It WILL block it up. K seal It is perfect!
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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was reassured by the motorcycle symbol on the container.
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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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