Author Topic: rtv on coolant tank? (Read 2503 times)

stillmatick · « **on:** June 13, 2011, 09:57:17 PM »

Just got myself a new bher radiator for my m42 and wondering should I put rtv or just leave it alone??

rtv like this

monty23psk · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2011, 10:32:00 PM »

If you got a brand new radiator, I wouldnt bother. It is new, so should be sealed. Unless you got a new one without the tank, which I have never seen that. Mine was new 3 years ago and no issues to this date.

bmwman91 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2011, 11:02:29 PM »

Just get the O-rings for the tank for a $few. RTV will make this a nightmare to remove in the future.

stillmatick · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:26:09 AM »

Quote from: monty23psk;104549

If you got a brand new radiator, I wouldnt bother. It is new, so should be sealed. Unless you got a new one without the tank, which I have never seen that. Mine was new 3 years ago and no issues to this date.

yes everything is new,bleeder screw which I won't be using,plugs,seals,and tank.

Quote from: bmwman91;104553

Just get the O-rings for the tank for a $few. RTV will make this a nightmare to remove in the future.

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monty23psk · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:32:10 PM »

Why won't you be using the bleeder screw? How you going to bleed it?

stillmatick · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2011, 05:33:22 AM »

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Why won't you be using the bleeder screw? How you going to bleed it?

my previous rad have the copper bleeder screw.

monty23psk · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2011, 11:44:14 AM »

The new one is plastic correct? So how you plan on bleeding it?