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?