2003 GC2300 broken radiator.

[MattB4]

Not sure exactly how it happened but I slammed the front loader bucket into a embedded rock and somehow something went into the bottom of the radiator and holed it. So now I need a replacement (Does not seems to be any radiator repair shops around that I can find.) Does anyone have a source for a used or new radiator? Thanks for any leads.

 

[Gator6x4]

Not sure exactly how it happened but I slammed the front loader bucket into a embedded rock and somehow something went into the bottom of the radiator and holed it. So now I need a replacement (Does not seems to be any radiator repair shops around that I can find.) Does anyone have a source for a used or new radiator? Thanks for any leads.

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[JWR]

There should be some radiator shops not too far from you. However, I got a new replacement radiator from Amazon for a Kubota BX2200. You should be able to order one for your GC. If it is TOO high $, then go hunt a radiator shop.

 

[MattB4]

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Did that before I made the Thread. No help.

 

[MattB4]

There should be some radiator shops not too far from you. However, I got a new replacement radiator from Amazon for a Kubota BX2200. You should be able to order one for your GC. If it is TOO high $, then go hunt a radiator shop.

Looked about for a radiator repair shop but it seems to be none in my location. I am taking it out of the tractor today and seeing the extent of the damage. I might have to try a home repair.

This is actually the first time I am taking off the loader to give me access in the 20 years of owning this tractor. I don't think it will damage the engine to run it a for a few minutes without cooling.

 

[MattB4]

Got the radiator out and can see wher it was dmaged. Teh images below show it with some of the aluminum fins striped out to see about a repair. I think I will try some high heat J-B Weld. At the worse it will not work and I will need to talk the MF Dealer about mortgaging my soul.

 

[Dmacleo]

dang 756$ before tax/shipping from massey.
I would find a shop even if it means traveling.

 

[JWR]

Got the radiator out and can see wher it was dmaged. Teh images below show it with some of the aluminum fins striped out to see about a repair. I think I will try some high heat J-B Weld. At the worse it will not work and I will need to talk the MF Dealer about mortgaging my soul.

This is agonizing because you have relatively minor damage and yet with the leak you cannot ignore it. There HAS to be shops in driving distance able to repair that damage and at very least solder / plug the holes. Many times shops do minor radiator repair yet are not mainly 'radiator shops.' Where are you located?

 

[ray66v]

It's going to take a miracle, to find a radiator, or a core, that will fit, other than the MF one. But, it's certainly something I would attempt.

A radiator shop could potentially fix some of the tubes, and seal off the rest that can't be fixed, and get you back in business. So, you want to see what they say, before you get too concerned.

 

[tacticalturnip]

What is the OEM, is it Iseki? If you found the equivalent model, perhaps that could make it easier to narrow down?

 

[MattB4]

This is agonizing because you have relatively minor damage and yet with the leak you cannot ignore it. There HAS to be shops in driving distance able to repair that damage and at very least solder / plug the holes. Many times shops do minor radiator repair yet are not mainly 'radiator shops.' Where are you located?

Fairly rural Arkansas. None of the auto repair shops in the nearby towns mention radiator repair. I expect like TV repair shops, Boot repair, and other similar things, it is a obsolete business to be in.

I ordered some High heat JB Weld and it is on the way. I figure I will use it to build a heck of a epoxy plug at the damaged area over a few days of application. Then test to see if it holds water before re-installing it to the tractor.

 

[Dmacleo]

if it does not work you will have to further damage the core just to fix what the jb weld failed to fix.
your tractor your call...

 

[JWR]

if it does not work you will have to further damage the core just to fix what the jb weld failed to fix.
your tractor your call...

I agree with Dmacleo -- Also I doubt that the JB Weld ,wonderful goo that I have found it to be, will hold pressure or may not. Better off finding someone who does welding/brazing and get a serious attempt at repair. Do not have to be a "radiator shop" per se. Like rural Arkansas I find that available many places in rural WVa. Start with a welding shop. Call an old established auto repair shop, etc.

 

[WranglerX]

What is the OEM, is it Iseki? If you found the equivalent model, perhaps that could make it easier to narrow down?

Well..... This is new OEM...

AGCO 4264836M91 RADIATOR/ASSEMBLY

Lindstrom Equipment provides AGCO ag parts such as the AGCO 4264836M91 RADIATOR/ASSEMBLY.

www.lindstromequipment.com

 

[WranglerX]

Would seem to me that if its only a few tubes and core is aluminum as most are, any shop that can "tig weld" aluminum could be able to seal off damaged tubes....

 

[Gator6x4]

GC2300 Massey Radiators.

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[ray66v]

Would seem to me that if its only a few tubes and core is aluminum as most are, any shop that can "tig weld" aluminum could be able to seal off damaged tubes....

I don't think they weld them, I think they use aluminum brazing rod.

I have done some really remarkable things with that stuff. But, never tried to repair a radiator.

Cut 10"off the front of this aluminum golf cart bed, and brazed it all back together.

 

[JWR]

Would seem to me that if its only a few tubes and core is aluminum as most are, any shop that can "tig weld" aluminum could be able to seal off damaged tubes....

That's what I'm saying. There could be difficulty if the pans are plastic or something molded to the aluminum tubes with his damage so close the pan/bottom horizontal part.

 

[MattB4]

GC2300 Massey Radiators.

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I guess you must be slow. We already covered that.

 

[MattB4]

Would seem to me that if its only a few tubes and core is aluminum as most are, any shop that can "tig weld" aluminum could be able to seal off damaged tubes....

The aluminum of these radiators is about the thickness of a soda pop can. Unlike the copper radiators that could be soldered I am not sure that how a welding repair could be made. However i do see several videos online about people using JB-Weld on aluminum raidators. So before paying out $800+ I am willing to give it a try. Thanks everyone for your input (except Gator)