Frozen radiator .... o.O

Welshd1k · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Karma :

ok my zxr has been outsie in the snow for last 2 weeks, just checked it now and the rad is fucking frozen o.O and YES i put antifreeze in it , altho the temps have been -12 ish here at night, so basicaly i need to cross my fingers and hope it hasnt cracked my block right o.O

but F me it had a whole 500ml bottle of tesco anti freeze in it
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Every little helps. Not.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Just pray it hasn't damaged it Confused

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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Weak antifreeze solution tends to make mushy ice crystals rather than solid ice so should be OK, but it will overheat due to restricted circulation if run while like that.

Also most engines have plugs which pop out to relieve pressure.

Welshd1k · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Karma :

well it wont be started for 2-3 weeks untill it thored out properly tbh. + my leg is shafted atm. ligaments Fed hence it not being used
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Welshd1k · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Karma :

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Had a quick look:-

https://www.tpub.com/content/constructionmisc/TM-5-3820-245-14-P/TM-5-3820-245-14-P0178.htm

From that it would appear that even a 20% mix would keep the freezing point down to -10. With luck it hasn't frozen solid.

All the best

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

You need to sort it ASAP IMO, if you can take the engine inside and thaw it if not wrap it up in an electric blanket. If you leave it, it will partually thaw then refreeze doing more damage. If you leave it it will get worse.
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Welshd1k · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Karma :

bahh cant fing move it . my path is solid ice . dont wann risk firing it up. so i guess bite the bullet and let it thaw naturally / drain it out?? disconnect all the water pipes and try let it drain ??
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

The pipes aren't the issue it's the casings where it is going to do damage try to get a heater or something on it and drain it.
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Mystery · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Karma :

that reminds me i don't have any in mine but i won't be using it for a while so will mines be ok or not?
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Welshd1k · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Karma :

was thinking kettle but if i heat it too fast ?
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truslack · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Karma :

Fan heater may be a bit safer than a kettle.
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Welshd1k · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Karma :

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Not sure I would want to warm it up quickly (heat tends to make things expand).

If you disconnect the lower water hoses and water pump drain screw (and any other drains low in the system) then hopefully anything that melts will drain out and not be able to refreeze. If you do this make sure the stuff drains into something to collect it (antifreeze is poisonous even in very small quantities and lots of small animals will drink it).

All the best

Keith
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Throw some table salt down on the path and get it indoors.

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

warm water might work but I think it would take a while and the last thing you wanna do is chuck a load of water in the road/your garden etc. Sort it sooner rather than later though.

IMO a kettle and hot water is a better option than leaving it.
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Welshd1k · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Karma :

its not as simple as that. it means getting it down the path onto the main road and up a really steep hill to get it in my garrage as the garrage is behind the house.
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Mystery · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Karma :

hey chris, if i took my rad off my bike completely and brought it in side would that stop it from fucking up and cracking? or has it fucked the engine as well already with having no anti freeze?
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