Heater core to fix

[440beep]

Bought this brand new repro heater core a years ago and this Made in Mexico core broke when I tried adjusting the fluid tubes. My original one is now leaking so need to fix/replace. To fix this one, is it as easy as simply welding the tube back on? Or should I have a radiator shop go through this one and double check everything.

 

[pnora]

I have repaired them. You will be soldering it not welding it. Google soldering heater core tubes.

 

[LowBikeMike]

I'd have the original fixed.

 

[dadsbee]

Glad it fell apart pre install. Just like doing plumbing. Clean, flux, heat and solder. Then pressure test...

 

[5wndwcpe]

I'd have the original fixed.

Agreed. Send the original to Bob at Glen Ray.

 

[CarolinaCharger]

That was a bad solder joint to begin with. Either the copper tube wasn't cleaned properly or the flux was burned away during soldering.

 

[Black_Sheep]

The prep on the failed solder joint does not look very good IMHO…