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99 U 270 radiator repair

A few years back I pulled the genset and had the radiator cleaned and checked.  I now have a leak at the lower neck and would prefer not to pull the Genet again.
My question is, has anyone repaired a leak at the neck with epoxy or some other product with success?
Thanks Jerry
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

Re: 99 U 270 radiator repair

Reply #1 –
Coolant leaves an oily residue and you would probably spend as much time draining, flushing and cleaning the area up just to have a bubble gum repair that will return sooner or later as it would to remove it and have it hot tanked and soldered right.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: 99 U 270 radiator repair

Reply #2 –
I've used JB weld after brushing off all of the paint down to bare metal and cleaning with acetone or something else.  Lasted many years.  But having it brazed is the best solution.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

Re: 99 U 270 radiator repair

Reply #3 –
At this age, I would be worried about the next leak or crack.  It is your choice, but I would recommend  taking it off and having a qualified shop repair it or even just replace with a new one. Everyone has different drivers and limitations and only you know them.

I remember chasing an easy fix on a radiator on an old 1974 Jeep CJ5 I had in college. That damn thing drove me mad and never failed at my house. It would always wait until I was out on a trail hundreds of miles from home. I finally bit the bullet and replaced it after spending way too much time and energy. Man was I happy after that. I never had a cooling issue again.

If I have learned anything with these coaches, it is fix it right now while you have all the control or pay much more later in time and money. 
2002 U270 34' Build 5953
Cummings ISL400HP
3410 Floor Plan
Longview, TX

Re: 99 U 270 radiator repair

Reply #4 –
It is always easier and cheaper to fix at home even if someone else does the work you are still in control--not so much when on the road or down on the side of the road.  Granted with a gen set you would not be down on road but would still cost more to get fixed
in most places.  I have decided that when repair shop sees motorhome they start hitting the cash register buttons
as in chi-ching multiple times.
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: 99 U 270 radiator repair

Reply #5 –
Radiator is in the shop.  Will have to be recorded.
As stated better at home than on the road.
Thanks to all.
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.
 

Re: 99 U 270 radiator repair

Reply #6 –
We all have a expensive hobby
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4