Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi folks

I've just acquired a reconditioned radiator in almost new condition, with one major problem, that I am sure is easily remedied. The lower pipe (outlet?) has worked loose, and is therefore far from watertight. I presume these rads are brass, therefore what would be the preferred fixing method? Brazing, silver solder or ordinary plumbers solder?
Thanks in advance for any help received,
Dom.

Unless you have much better skill at soldering than me (not difficult, I'm sure!!) - then I suggest taking it to a radiator repair place and ask them to fix it for you. If you DIY it - likely to create other leaks with heat transfer into the tank/matrix joint.

hi i had a problem like yours a few years ago i am no good at brazing i looked in the local paper found some close buy how repairs rebuilds car rad he did mine did not cost much neil

Hi Dom,

Just to reiterate. I had a leak but on my top pipe. again took it to a radiator repair shop and the bloke, brazed/soldered it, pressure tested it and painted it for £10. So easily do-able and cheap.

Hope u get it fixed soon!

Ordinary plumbers solder is the stuff to use.