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MG TD TF 1500 - stupid ,stupid me !!!!!!!!!!!

Today I decided to check for any loose bolt and nut on my 53 TD . Coming to the lower radiator hold down bracket ( two bolts on each side ) and found them somewhat on the loose side . Yes you guess right I snapped two of them, one I could get out of the nut case but the othher I had to drill out. At least that was the plan. Carefully with not to much pressure the drill went in and then it happened : had to change my kneeled position a bit and the drill went straight in to the lower tubes ( lost my balance so to speak ). Coolant all over the place and me pissed being so stupid doing it the way I did. OK start laughing now.

Question :
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As we have n o rad shop in the neighbourhood here specially nobody with at least some working expirience on MG. I may have to order a new rad ( Moss ) or with your help gent's who in the USA has the knowlidge to repair / replace the core.

Sorry for the long post but it helps me to cool down a bit,

Gerard
Gerard Hengeveld

Gerard, you cannot perform the repair? Hot soldering iron, flux, silver solder and perhaps some copper pieces/ tubing and give it a go? Regards, Tom
tom peterson

Tom I looked at it but it is a :no go !! in they area
I drilled .

Cheers,

Gerard
Gerard Hengeveld

If you've only cut a couple of tubes I suggest you cut the fins away, crimp them closed, and solder them tight. It's not likely you'll ever notice the loss of a few tubes.
J E Carroll

Today I repaired 1 tube. the old fashioned way ( copper around it and solder) It was apain to do but now leakfree again.

Cheers Gerard
Gerard Hengeveld

Gotta love the original copper rads!
C.R. Tyrell

Not that stupid, no blood, emergency room trip or fire! George
George Butz

This thread was discussed between 05/10/2013 and 07/10/2013

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