Refitting a plastic radiator end tank
- Gannon
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Refitting a plastic radiator end tank
As you may remember, a while ago, I took apart 2 radiators to make a good one, because one had a busted end tank, and the other had a busted core. The problem was that the good core externally, was full of crud inside
So with a hose and a hacksaw blade, I cleaned up each core till it was clean.
I had a good core and good end tank, just have to put it back together
Today, I got some UltraGrey sealant and put a bead over the old gasket
And then with 2 ratchet straps, secured the end tank in place
While under pressure, I tapped the lugs back into position
And then crimped them with some multi-grips
All finished
So with a hose and a hacksaw blade, I cleaned up each core till it was clean.
I had a good core and good end tank, just have to put it back together
Today, I got some UltraGrey sealant and put a bead over the old gasket
And then with 2 ratchet straps, secured the end tank in place
While under pressure, I tapped the lugs back into position
And then crimped them with some multi-grips
All finished
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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00 Outback with class, SOHC EJ25 auto 240,068ks
"B1" 90 Brumby with character 271,800K EA81 (But soon 5speed,103,000k EJ202)
"B2" wrecked and crushed
"B3" 89 Bush Bashing Brumby (BeeRumBee) Kept a Bucca
"B4" 89 Black Brumby (wam balam ) Kept at Kempsey
"B5" 92 Brumby (sold it)
"B6" 88 Beige Brumby
"W1" 83 wagon 308,000 AC and alot of rust repairs. (Wanda)
Brumby Trailer (Sulky)
LUV THAT BRUM !
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- thunder039
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- Gannon
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Its to go into my RX, so once this is in, the crossbred handbrake is finshed, the exhaust is on and the last part of the wiring is finished, I might be able to start the engine. But at the rate I'm going, it could be 6 months
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- Gannon
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I used UltraGrey sealant goo, this was no 'trial fit'
You seem sceptical it will hold up?
You seem sceptical it will hold up?
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- El_Freddo
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I'll be very keen to see how this goes - Dad and I had a go at it but didn't think (at the time) of using some sealant. Leaked pretty bad after our "repair" job, it wasn't as bad as before we took it off though!Gannon wrote:You seem sceptical it will hold up?
I do hope it works out for you and doesn't leave you stranded some day!
Cheers
Bennie
- Gannon
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With the tension I had the straps under, and with the sealant, Im pretty confident. I suppose I could have got a new rubber seal, but the original had some silicone sealant on it... anyway, it only has to hold 13 psi. (radiator cap opening pressure)
It wont be my daily driver, so Im not real worried if it fails, I'll just try again with more sealant and a new rubber.
It wont be my daily driver, so Im not real worried if it fails, I'll just try again with more sealant and a new rubber.
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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I have done this myself numerous times, it workes well.
I made a core cleaning rod out or the wrap around stay that holds the radiator in place in the middle. I ground it down to fit. the stay will reach the full width of the core.
I modified a pair of small wire crimpers by reshaping one blade as a curve and leaving the other normal.
That way the flat edge does the opening and closing of the tabs. I havent used sealer when re assembling the tanks.
Cheers Pete
I made a core cleaning rod out or the wrap around stay that holds the radiator in place in the middle. I ground it down to fit. the stay will reach the full width of the core.
I modified a pair of small wire crimpers by reshaping one blade as a curve and leaving the other normal.
That way the flat edge does the opening and closing of the tabs. I havent used sealer when re assembling the tanks.
Cheers Pete
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