NSR250.net Forums Logo: Honda NSR 250 Forums, Classifieds and Service Manual in English. Covering All Honda NSR 250 MC16, MC18, MC21 and MC28 models
NSR250.net Forums

#
 
#
 
Performance Engineering

  • NSR250 Forums Index ‹ NSR250R Discussion
  • Members Content
  • Members Garage
  • Subscription
  • Transactions
  • FAQ
  • Search
  • Register
  • Log in

Coolant Overflow


Reply to topic   printer-friendly view
Page 1 of 1   Download Topic





Eggsy01
Supporter - Titanium
Supporter - Titanium
 
Posts: 44
Joined: 16 Dec 2012

Location: South London
    Send private message View user's profile
    Reply with quote  

Coolant Overflow

Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:24 pm » Post: #1 » Download Post

Hello. I'm after reassurance, or otherwise.
I removed the standard MC28 overflow bottle and replaced it with the smaller HRC style one. Now the tubing from rad filler to bottle is transparent I see coolant overflowing into the bottle, well before the temp is very high.
With the radiator cap off I can clearly see the level drops with a rev of the motor, I cant see any bubbles possibly indicating a gasket problem, but sure enough the level rises a fair bit.
I'm hoping to hear 'air lock', I recently changed the coolant and leant the bike at all angles etc to bleed it.
There's a track day at Brands Hatch Wednesday, I was hoping to ride this thing at last!
Thanks for any help.
Eggsy
Back to top


greggo
Supporter - Titanium
Supporter - Titanium
 
Posts: 284
Joined: 21 Sep 2011

Location: Melbourne, Australia
    Send private message View user's profile
    Reply with quote  

Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:48 pm » Post: #2 » Download Post

Quite possibly just displacing a small amount of fluid as it expands as you have overfilled the system.

If you filled it right up to the cap, it was technically over filled, and will displace a few ml when the fluid expands (remember the fluid will expand with any het, not just due to overheating). Assuming no major issues at play the vacuum will return the majority of the fluid back to the machine when it cools down.

You are likely observing something that has always been happening.

For peace of mind, give everything the once over to make sure it is not getting into the cylinder
Back to top


TuckerBag

 
Posts: 259
Joined: 05 Apr 2010

Location: New Zealand. - Plastic Supporter - ZipTie/Duct Tape 1989 NSR250R SP MC18 R6k 1993 NSR250R SE MC21 R9
    Send private message View user's profile Visit poster's website
    Reply with quote  

Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:10 am » Post: #3 » Download Post

Without knowing for sure,..
I suspect that as Greggo says, you are now observing something that has always been happening.

I would just add that this is supposed to happen, and is nothing to worry about.
When the radiator pressure builds up, coolant will overflow into the overflow bottle from the radiator.
As the pressure recedes, coolant will flow from the overflow bottle back into radiator.
Well, that's how I understand it anyway.
_________________
[color=#808080][size=9]Yes,.. I too know how to waste Time and Money,...
Back to top


Eggsy01
Supporter - Titanium
Supporter - Titanium
 
Posts: 44
Joined: 16 Dec 2012

Location: South London
    Send private message View user's profile
    Reply with quote  

Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:47 pm » Post: #4 » Download Post

Thanks chaps, I sort of knew in my mind it was overfilled, and hopefully it's just finding its own level. I remember always being told to fill rads 'just over the fins'! It's nice to get some other views on it. I may just check the head nuts for torque, IF I can persuade myself to remove the bodywork yet again!!
Back to top


Reply to topic   printer-friendly view
Page 1 of 1   Download Topic

NSR250R Discussion

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

  • NSR250 Forums Index
  • All times are GMT
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group


Hosted by NSR250dotNET © 2008 NSR250dotNET