Radiator head tube

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Radiator head tube

Post by Dino » Sun May 20, 2018 11:44 am

Radiator , L shaped tube going into the head is leaking fluid into sparkplug wells ,any ideas on how to remove that steel tube
. Do i need a special tool or twist lift etc . Regards

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Re: Radiator head tube

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Sun May 20, 2018 2:17 pm

Held in place by a Allen key bolt . Remove this and it lifts out but it’s usually pretty tight.
There is an O ring on the pipe and 99% sure that’s where your leak is Ken.
Tension the bolt back to spec too Ken as the last thing you want to do is snap this one off in the head.
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Re: Radiator head tube

Post by Dino » Sun May 20, 2018 11:12 pm

Thanks cobba , have taken that bolt out , came out with a crack noise . Wasn't sure how much force to use to remove pipe .
Will remove it today , shop up the road has Japanese o'rings . Thanks again mate .

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Re: Radiator head tube

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Mon May 21, 2018 12:19 pm

Be mindful Glycol used in coolants is an alcohol based product and will more than likely react with normal rubber O rings.
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