Radiator Cover Rattles

dale55 · 04-20-2014, 11:01 AM

My radiator cover rattles to wake the dead at certain rpms. I have tightened all the bolts. Any suggestions my fellow forum buddies?

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dale

recumbentbob · 04-20-2014, 02:48 PM

Neoprene washers on the bolts put them on the back of the cover.

**markclark57** · 04-20-2014, 08:30 PM

I re-attached Patricia's with washers I took off of #12 Buildex Teks roofing screws (available at Home Depot). It's a snug fitting stainless steel flex washer with a bonded neoprene inner side.

Silent Sam · 04-21-2014, 03:43 AM

I dont have a cover..but it sounds like the cover is flexing/vibrating, against the radiator or other structure...maybe ajusting the cover away from a flush fit will help..?? just my 2 cents worth.

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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Neoprene washers on the bolts put them on the back of the cover. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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04-20-2014, 08:30 PM	#3
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	I re-attached Patricia's with washers I took off of #12 Buildex Teks roofing screws (available at Home Depot). It's a snug fitting stainless steel flex washer with a bonded neoprene inner side. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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04-20-2014, 11:01 AM	#1
dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	Radiator Cover Rattles My radiator cover rattles to wake the dead at certain rpms. I have tightened all the bolts. Any suggestions my fellow forum buddies? :) dale Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-21-2014, 03:43 AM	#4
Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	I dont have a cover..but it sounds like the cover is flexing/vibrating, against the radiator or other structure...maybe ajusting the cover away from a flush fit will help..?? just my 2 cents worth.
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