Triumph T595 - Coolant leak

edeaton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Karma :

Hello, I have a 1997 Triumph Daytona t595 955cc triple. I ride all weathers and it has proved to be very reliable in the past.

However after a ride through town 30-40mph about a week ago my bike got very hot, i shut off the engine, let it cool, and carried on as normal and the bike seems to have resolved the problem. However I have recently noticed (which may date back before this incident) that coolant appears to be leaking from the drain/bleed plug on the left side of the engine which I've noticed after stopping.

Has anyone experienced this before? maybe on another bike?

It seems to run fine now i.e. not get too hot on motorway runs but drips coolant still, just a bit. Could this be a qucik fix? Maybe a blown gasket/seal somewhere? it had fresh clips, hoses and coolant about 3 months ago.

I have attached a pic of the bolt in question with an arrow but is an old pic so doesnt show the mess just the area im on about.

I will investigate properly when I have time but thought I may try for advise before I get my hands dirty.

Thanks for reading, much appreciated, Ed
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Current: 1997 Triumph Daytona T595 (new engine)
Past: 1989 Honda VFR400 NC30 & 2001 Honda CG125

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I'm not sure but it looks like a coolant drain point, judging as that is the side stand side, that would be the lowest point of the system.

The first thing I would do is check to see if it has a copper washer and replace it

According to Bike Bandit there should be a washer.

I'd replace that as the first step.

https://www.bikebandit.com/1997-triumph-daytona/o/m17550#sch562079
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edeaton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Karma :

thanks for the link Thumbs Up

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Current: 1997 Triumph Daytona T595 (new engine)
Past: 1989 Honda VFR400 NC30 & 2001 Honda CG125

0l0dom0l0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2009 Karma :

Defo check and replace the washer as said above!

kentpunkster · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Jan 2011 Karma :

Its easy i've done one of these. Take out the bolt, remove copper washer. Place washer over gas hob until it starts to glow. Then cool it in some cold water. Clean up the bolt and refit. You will lose most of your coolant so that will need topping up. Very Happy

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

It is a 25p part, replace it.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

edeaton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Karma :

the site looks american, does anybody use bike bandit? il need a few bits including fork seals etc. but looks to be in dollars...
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Current: 1997 Triumph Daytona T595 (new engine)
Past: 1989 Honda VFR400 NC30 & 2001 Honda CG125

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Go to Triumph it will be quicker an cheaper.

I also find this site is pretty good.
https://www.triumph-online.co.uk/

What bits do you need?
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

edeaton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Karma :

Im just after that drain bolt washer at the min, bike bandit has it, triumph online doesn't seem to. Anybody used bike bandit before? An order for 1x washer overseas seems a bit daft really.
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Current: 1997 Triumph Daytona T595 (new engine)
Past: 1989 Honda VFR400 NC30 & 2001 Honda CG125

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

edeaton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Karma :

fair enough! i didnt know whether it would be a special sort like what triumph tend to do to rip you off. il give it a go, cheers.
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Current: 1997 Triumph Daytona T595 (new engine)
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

edeaton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Karma :

I did the usual weekend tinker today, warmed the bike up, took it round the block got it upto temp (fan cut in). Looking closely it isnt the drain bolt thats at fault, once the cooling system is fully running it forces leaked coolant out a hairline crack in the side of the cylinder on the left hand side very close the the drain bolt and fin at the front. It seems to be on one of the main channels for the coolant to flow up or down.

Not a simple fix, but is theyre anyway I can treat/seal this crack?

Is it worth trying some sort of paint or other agent to apply to the outer surface to slow/stop the leak?
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Current: 1997 Triumph Daytona T595 (new engine)
Past: 1989 Honda VFR400 NC30 & 2001 Honda CG125

dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Karma :

Ahh that's not good. Because it's on the cylinder i wouldn't be too happy doing a repair.

You could use araldite or something to fix it up, and i'm sure it'd be fine, but i wouldn't be risking it for any long period of time.

Dunc

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Maybe some rad weld or something, anything else will be expensive.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

edeaton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Karma :

Yeah a mate of mine mentioned rad weld when i wasnt sure where the leak was coming from, could give it a go.
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Current: 1997 Triumph Daytona T595 (new engine)
Past: 1989 Honda VFR400 NC30 & 2001 Honda CG125

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

edeaton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Karma :

Hi

Seeing as it shouldn't hurt, I've bought a tub of k-seal, good reviews as far as iv seen and should do a better job than radweld. right?

Anybody had any experiences or words of warning for any of these products for bikes?

This seems like the only option at the moment cos im skint.

Link below in case anyones interested, cheapest i could find.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270339973953&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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Current: 1997 Triumph Daytona T595 (new engine)
Past: 1989 Honda VFR400 NC30 & 2001 Honda CG125