The earth strap is simply a piece of wire that makes good contact with the metal of the radiator and good contact with the body of the vehicle. Basically a piece of wire with two lugs crimped on the ends connecting the radiator to the body - it is as simple as that.

The earth strap does nothing to correct the leak - that still needs to be fixed, but what it does do is prevent the corrosion that can cause further leaks to occur.

2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.

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