rainey88 Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 So my radiator is leaking and iv heard they arnt cheap to replace. Need to get it out to investigate but it seems a rather snug fit. Any ideas how to get it out without removing too much? Bikes a 2012 250 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finn Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Think your going to have to remove the head, just done a 2011 and it's v tight. The fan unit rubs against the face of the rad top and bottom thus it leaks, whack some metal sealant in their it should cure it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainey88 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Ah bugger, can you get metal sealer that you just pour into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 On the older models (till 2008) it is possible without removing the head. (try always to keep the head on the cylinder). Takes a little effort but can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Think your going to have to remove the head, just done a 2011 and it's v tight. The fan unit rubs against the face of the rad top and bottom thus it leaks, whack some metal sealant in their it should cure it. Really!? Can't they do anything right? This is the first AND last GasGas i've bought. Bunch of amateurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainey88 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Iv used abit of rad weld not sure if its fully cured the problem but never been a total fan of it really. Didn't really want to have to strip it down that much either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmac Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Just done the same job on my 2013 280 after a slight whoopsy... Sadly You'll need to remove the head to get it out. Top tip from our local importer was when you come to re fitting the o rings rub them liberally with grease and stretch them a wee bit - they should then sit in the groves nicely while you re fit the head. Also gives you the chance to clean up any carbon on the head and piston so worth the effort IMHO. hope this helps Paul Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainey88 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Yeah them dreaded rings never stay in (swapped my head insert earlier in the year ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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