Stop Leak or Replace (source) or Repair?

Chase the Lion

Chase the Lion

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I have a leak in the radiator core of my 04 ST 1300. There is a small indent from a rock / object on the fins, seems superfical, but it does perk right out.

Any one tried a stop leak product in the ST?
Raditor shop repair?
Source for a new radiator?

Thanks for the help guys.
 
Mellow

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Have you tried the dealer? I know, wouldn't expect it to be something under warranty however, stranger things have happened.. they replace headlight bulbs under warranty.. Anyway, if you haven't already, I'd give them a shot first.

Otherwise, I've never had any radiator repairs done on bike or cars so can't speak to how effective it would be.

Service Honda lists a new one for around $335.

Part number was 19010-MCS-G01 for and '03 and 19010-MCS-711 for an '04, the '04 part number didn't come up but the '03 did.
 
J Paul

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The problem with stop leak products is they also stop coolant flow in some areas. The best thing I have found for a "temporary" repair is sodium silicate solution. I usually got it at a drug store and it comes in a quart mayonnaise type jar. The advantage is it only solidifies when hot and exposed to air. I have had friends use this to seal cracked heads on cars so they could sell them. Jeff
 
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