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12-23-2004, 12:12 PM

Vlasic

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Radiator Leak

i have a very small leak on the top of my radiator about 3 inches to the right of the cap. when i look t it really closely there is a litlte bit of air seaping out and i can see some bubbles. like i said...it is a REALLY small leak. is this something i can patch up with epoxy or something else?

12-23-2004, 02:49 PM

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If it is small enough and you can get at it you might be able to solder it.

12-23-2004, 03:36 PM

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the crack is right on the top on the plastic part. your saying just take a soldering iron and melt it shut?

12-23-2004, 03:40 PM

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No I don't think that will work on plastic I thought it was in the metal part. I guess you could try some plastic epoxy then.

12-24-2004, 12:27 AM

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replace the little bastard. Once the radiator starts leaking, well, watch for more leaks once u patch it.

I've tried before, using something with steel in the name of it, and I patched one hole, and a week later another hole developed. After patching the second hole, another hole developed.

Plastic gets weak and brittle over time and heat.

12-24-2004, 09:04 AM

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the old myth actually works, crack an egg in there and it should plug it up.

of course I dont rely on that as a permenant fix but it can stop the leak.

( I'm sure you guys wont like that idea)

12-24-2004, 11:16 AM

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Wow, I had the exact same problem. I tried some JBWeld, which didn't bond very well and after a week, the hole punctured through it. I just got a new one from Autozone for $170. If you plan on having the car for a but, I would suggest gettign a new one beofre antifreeze starts spraying all over your motor.

12-24-2004, 11:35 AM

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ive been having so many problems lately that i dont want to keep the car, but i really dont have any other choice. guess ill just buy one form kragen or something.

12-24-2004, 11:44 AM

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Get a new radiator, if you were here in NYC I'd literally give you one I have laying around for dirt...

Its very easy to replace and any type of JB Weld or epoxy is only temporary