[Discussion] Technical - Coolant & Radiators

[Ah Pek]

Yes. I trust my s4 to ahpek. No words can describe how thankful i am to him for servicing my bike

 

Heh Thraser and Rider Saje..thanks bros for the kind words..yes..its all about passion for our machine and having a safe ride on it :0)

[Qrisx]

i have a dilemma.

 

my temperature light up. but when checked coolant still thr. checked with mechanic he said my thermostat need to change and also my top head gasket.

 

TRUE? or just change thermostat enough? how much are we talking here?

 

[Rider Saje]

I deleted this thread because I sounded rude. Sorry bro.

Edited July 20, 2011 by Rider Saje

[plasticprison]

i have a dilemma.

 

my temperature light up. but when checked coolant still thr. checked with mechanic he said my thermostat need to change and also my top head gasket.

 

TRUE? or just change thermostat enough? how much are we talking here?

 

 

while you are at it, why not check if your coolant hose are still in good condition. it might be more cost effective to do both at the same time.

[Qrisx]

while you are at it, why not check if your coolant hose are still in good condition. it might be more cost effective to do both at the same time.

 

i changed the radiator hose plus new coolant somewhere in february this year... and new water pump last year october...

 

thing is... if i change my thermostat and/or my top head gasket, is it a sure thing the problem is solved?

 

 

 

BRO RIDER SAJE, i didnt get to read your post... what did you say?

[an_jing3]

going to diy change my coolant, anyone know where can i dispose my old coolant??

[Rider Saje]

i changed the radiator hose plus new coolant somewhere in february this year... and new water pump last year october...

 

thing is... if i change my thermostat and/or my top head gasket, is it a sure thing the problem is solved?

 

 

 

BRO RIDER SAJE, i didnt get to read your post... what did you say?

 

I dont think you need to change your top gasket unless your EO leaking and there's a burning smell everytime you ride (due to the gaskets being burnt because of overheating). Better reconfirm with another mechanic.

[Rider Saje]

going to diy change my coolant, anyone know where can i dispose my old coolant??

 

Call up NEA or if not, there's a company handling chemical waste called 'Chem solv".

[Qrisx]

Call up NEA or if not, there's a company handling chemical waste called 'Chem solv".

 

 

eh cannot just throw inside toilet bowl ah???

[Qrisx]

I dont think you need to change your top gasket unless your EO leaking and there's a burning smell everytime you ride (due to the gaskets being burnt because of overheating). Better reconfirm with another mechanic.

 

 

thanks bro. but what about the thermostat? whats the use of that?

 

or shud i just flush my coolant again and refill with a new one shud do the work?

[Rider Saje]

thanks bro. but what about the thermostat? whats the use of that?

 

or shud i just flush my coolant again and refill with a new one shud do the work?

 

The thermostat lets hot coolant to be flowed to the radiatior for cooling. Without the thermostat, the coolant will be free to flow to the radiator dosnt matter if its hot or cold.

[Rider Saje]

eh cannot just throw inside toilet bowl ah???

 

Bro, save mother nature lehh. hahaha.

[MSC7X]

i have a dilemma.

 

my temperature light up. but when checked coolant still thr. checked with mechanic he said my thermostat need to change and also my top head gasket.

 

TRUE? or just change thermostat enough? how much are we talking here?

 

 

i oso had that experience abt a week or so ......had a check and the mechanic top up the coolant ....then everthing was ok till tonight when it light up again......going back to the shop tomorrow to have a check again......lets see what the mechanic say.

[plasticprison]

i think you may be leaking coolant somewhere. do get it checked. may be due to the old age of the rubber hose

[Qrisx]

i oso had that experience abt a week or so ......had a check and the mechanic top up the coolant ....then everthing was ok till tonight when it light up again......going back to the shop tomorrow to have a check again......lets see what the mechanic say.

 

BRO! let me know of your diagnosis!

 

BTW, which shop u going tmr? maybe i come down also?

[MSC7X]

BRO! let me know of your diagnosis!

 

BTW, which shop u going tmr? maybe i come down also?

 

sorry for late response..... went down to Soon Hin (yishun) ..by time i got there coolant was leaking out like frm the tap fm all over the radiator. wear n tear was the cause n it look like a state of destruction. it create a hole in the pocket today.

[HondaF3VJ]

sorry for late response..... went down to Soon Hin (yishun) ..by time i got there coolant was leaking out like frm the tap fm all over the radiator. wear n tear was the cause n it look like a state of destruction. it create a hole in the pocket today.

 

Bro, so where did it leak from?? Can share how much u spent?

[an_jing3]

Call up NEA or if not, there's a company handling chemical waste called 'Chem solv".

 

thank will give them a call !!!

[MSC7X]

Bro, so where did it leak from?? Can share how much u spent?

 

$300+....ouch!!

[Qrisx]

u mean you change a new set of radiator?

[MSC7X]

u mean you change a new set of radiator?

 

yes......and oso service my fork (change oil) as well.

[HondaF3VJ]

yes......and oso service my fork (change oil) as well.

 

Servicing the fork cost abt 90 to 150. So the replacement of radiator is abt 200 to 250. Wow, it's really quite a sum...

[mild_slevin]

i have a dilemma.

 

my temperature light up. but when checked coolant still thr. checked with mechanic he said my thermostat need to change and also my top head gasket.

 

TRUE? or just change thermostat enough? how much are we talking here?

 

 

temperature sensor might give false alarm... (*check wiring)

check if radiator fan ON when threshold temperature reach. check sealing or leakage. check radiator, worst come to worst choke in radiator (*very unlikely) can try flushing coolant through inlet and check the outlet.

[Rider Saje]

Servicing the fork cost abt 90 to 150. So the replacement of radiator is abt 200 to 250. Wow, it's really quite a sum...

 

Is it a chiong radiator? An OEM one costs more than 500. Anyway, for my coolant leak issues, I went to Ah Pek and used his sealant. Cost me less than 100bucks.

[sglg0910cbr]

Hi

 

My Ver S recently keep overheating. Main radiator tank no water, have to fill it up almost everyday. But my spare tank is full. Even after i drain it out and leave it half full, after moving for half a day, it will become full again.

 

Any bro got any clue? Is the spare tank supposed to be full??

 

Tks