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[Discussion] Technical - Coolant & Radiators

eddie23

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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fml ....

now my bike got whistling (something like metal rubbing or dragging a fork on glass) kinda sound ....

what can be wrong !!

damn sianz

 

Where is the sound coming from? Only when on the move, idling or...?

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mudman Newbie

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Where is the sound coming from? Only when on the move, idling or...?

 

idling that time only bro ..once start to move, no sound le ...

any idea what could be very wrong ?

enlighten me....

could it be timing chain ? cos someone in the forum suggested tat...

if so, how much to repair ?

color=red]For our sins.........................HooAH[/color]

Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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idling that time only bro ..once start to move, no sound le ...

any idea what could be very wrong ?

enlighten me....

could it be timing chain ? cos someone in the forum suggested tat...

if so, how much to repair ?

 

Matter of factly..I have never come across this sound. Have to see to the bike than I can tell better. Timing chain don't produce this kind of sound leh.

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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Hello all,i'm new here. Mind enlighten me how to know to change coolant?

 

When the coolant in the reserve tank looks like "milo". Your coolant hoses are hard with rust formation internally.

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mudman Newbie

mudman

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Matter of factly..I have never come across this sound. Have to see to the bike than I can tell better. Timing chain don't produce this kind of sound leh.

 

can't really think of what else could produce this kinda sound le ...sianz

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huat Newbie

huat

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radiator1.jpgHi all, need some advise. After the rain when i park my bike(engine off) for 5min, i notice that a portion of my radiator are still wet as compare to other portion. I try to pour some water on the dry portion and it dry out very quickly.

Is it the radiator spoil??? why i ask because recently having some problem with the cooling system and notice the bike temp. are high.

 

Appreciate ur help.

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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[ATTACH]167408[/ATTACH]Hi all, need some advise. After the rain when i park my bike(engine off) for 5min, i notice that a portion of my radiator are still wet as compare to other portion. I try to pour some water on the dry portion and it dry out very quickly.

Is it the radiator spoil??? why i ask because recently having some problem with the cooling system and notice the bike temp. are high.

 

Appreciate ur help.

 

I think it looks like the radiator is out of commission liao..looks like the tubings are leaking base on your picture. If you need help to confirmed..pm me and let me have a look at it physically.

 

It is somethig that has to be corrrected otherwise..engine block can be damage due to overheating.

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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Hi bros,

 

newbie here...

how can i know when the fan is activated....????

i dont know whether my fan is working or not...

Pls enlighten me..

thankzzzz

 

 

You have to ground the radiator fan switch to turn the fan on..if it does not, the fan motor is out liao.

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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thank Ah Pek...

But when does the fan kicks in??

Thanks.

 

It all depends on the radiator fan switch u have. Some ppl uses other bike model radiator switch (as low as 85 degreed Celsius) to replace S4 ones. The temperature varies from 95 degreed Celsius to 102 degreed Celsius (note that 100 degreed Celsius is boiling point).

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Fazli Newbie

Fazli

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Ah Pek, know where I can get 2nd hand spec 3 radiator? Or where can rebuilt/recon my radiator? Need help here...

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"What goes around, comes around"

Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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Ah Pek, know where I can get 2nd hand spec 3 radiator? Or where can rebuilt/recon my radiator? Need help here...

 

Have to decide properly because you never know what its like inside a second hand radiator..could be rusting inside too and can leak anytime under pressure. With some additional cost..it better to get a new oem type. Unless this second hand one you know its a few years only and tap water never been use in it.

 

Rebuild or recon that gone thru welding patch is not really adviseable as other areas would leak because of rusty internal tubin too.

 

OEM ones is about $320-$350 for Vtec and non Vtec is about $250-$280.

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Fazli Newbie

Fazli

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I asked already from BS and they quote me $600+ for brand new.

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Fazli Newbie

Fazli

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Anyone knows where can recore radiator for bikes?

 

Ah Pek, I read thru earlier posts and you say can get aftermarket radiator for abt 300 bux. Any sample to show? Cos I asked rebuilt radiator downtime is abt 4 days. If can get new aftermarket ones then downtime would be lesser.

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rahman.lee Newbie

rahman.lee

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On your radiator left hand side..there is a radiator sensor fan switch..ground it to see if the fan comes on..if the fan comes on..that switch is bad.

You have to ground the radiator fan switch to turn the fan on..if it does not, the fan motor is out liao.

 

my bike also got the same prob.. somtimes the coolant resevoir boiling. so im a bit confuse with ur explaination. so how to know if my fan is wn swith is working properly??? so when i ground the switch, the fan on or off if the switch and fan are working properly??

:thumb: :thumb:

RxZ FR 89..J [Aug2007-Dec07]

CB400 Vtec 1 FU 24..E [sept08-Nov09]

CB400 Vtec 1 FT 14..R [July10-???]

Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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Anyone knows where can recore radiator for bikes?

 

Ah Pek, I read thru earlier posts and you say can get aftermarket radiator for abt 300 bux. Any sample to show? Cos I asked rebuilt radiator downtime is abt 4 days. If can get new aftermarket ones then downtime would be lesser.

 

It all depends on stock and availabilty lah..not everytime have. There is nothing to show..its similar to your old ones and its either Vtec or non Vtec version as the mounting is slightly different. The last time I help get was $350 for Vtec and $280 for non Vtec. If you are serious then I can help you find..otherwise, I'll be wasting a lot of my time just doing enquiring.

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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my bike also got the same prob.. somtimes the coolant resevoir boiling. so im a bit confuse with ur explaination. so how to know if my fan is wn swith is working properly??? so when i ground the switch, the fan on or off if the switch and fan are working properly??

 

 

If fan is working..then its working lah...so is the thermo fan switch. In this case..your coolant hose are likely clogged with rust, temp sensor at radiator thermostat housing gone bad or the thermostat unit screwed liao..any of this can caused coolant to boiled in your reservoir tank..os can be coolant pump blades broken or badly rusted.

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

rahman.lee Newbie

rahman.lee

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If fan is working..then its working lah...so is the thermo fan switch. In this case..your coolant hose are likely clogged with rust, temp sensor at radiator thermostat housing gone bad or the thermostat unit screwed liao..any of this can caused coolant to boiled in your reservoir tank..os can be coolant pump blades broken or badly rusted.

 

thanx boss.. appreciate ur info.. u a very experience mech.. thanx a lot.. btw when u free can check my bike about the coolant system thing. thanx boss =))

:thumb: :thumb:

RxZ FR 89..J [Aug2007-Dec07]

CB400 Vtec 1 FU 24..E [sept08-Nov09]

CB400 Vtec 1 FT 14..R [July10-???]

Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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thanx boss.. appreciate ur info.. u a very experience mech.. thanx a lot.. btw when u free can check my bike about the coolant system thing. thanx boss =))

 

Alamak...me no mechanic lah..just someone who knows stuff by interest. U too someday be helping others if you know how already. Just let me know a day ahead and see if I'm valid.

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

rahman.lee Newbie

rahman.lee

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Alamak...me no mechanic lah..just someone who knows stuff by interest. U too someday be helping others if you know how already. Just let me know a day ahead and see if I'm valid.

 

hehehe.. thanx =))

:thumb: :thumb:

RxZ FR 89..J [Aug2007-Dec07]

CB400 Vtec 1 FU 24..E [sept08-Nov09]

CB400 Vtec 1 FT 14..R [July10-???]

isymn Newbie

isymn

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Any recommendations for a good coolant and where to get it , price of it and does it include flushing? Thankz

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Phantom200,SP,X1,R1-03,CB400

Iori Yamagi Newbie

Iori Yamagi

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Any recommendations for a good coolant and where to get it , price of it and does it include flushing? Thankz
I need to know too.. Read the thread,is Engine Ice good for S4?Riding Spec 1 btw and oso is it easy to flush ourself?thks

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