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Need a new radiator - where to buy?
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Thanks for the link to the plastic repair stuff Sqizzel. I got the rad from the 'bay for £40, trouble is having fitted it before realising it was broken I'll have to go through the palaver of removing the rad, returning it, sourcing another one and then fitting it.
If I can fix it it will save a lot of hassle and get me back on the road sooner.
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Cheers Forest - If I can't fix this one I will try Jon Daunter's
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An update on this:
I tried solvent weld to repair the broken spigot but the plastic of the rad didn't react to the solvent weld, I think it may be ABS powder reinforced plastic or something similar.
I used an offcut from the old rad and a gas soldering iron to melt and solder the spigot to the rad and then used epoxy metal to strengthen the joint. Seems to be holding up so far, thanks to those who offered advice.
I tried solvent weld to repair the broken spigot but the plastic of the rad didn't react to the solvent weld, I think it may be ABS powder reinforced plastic or something similar.
I used an offcut from the old rad and a gas soldering iron to melt and solder the spigot to the rad and then used epoxy metal to strengthen the joint. Seems to be holding up so far, thanks to those who offered advice.
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