Radiator Repair


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Old 11-18-05, 11:45 AM
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Radiator Repair

The top of the radiator has developed a super thin crack
When pressure builds up coolant leaks out of two spots along the crack
I don't know how big water molecules are, but these streams are probably about two or three thick lol
The top of the radiator is not metal, but plastic or some composite

Is there any fix for this or must the radiator be replaced?

Thanks in advance
 
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Old 11-18-05, 12:10 PM
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have replaced one in a truck i just got, man used some sort of a epoxy or something he said, it was bulging, getting ready to pop, its a quick fix but i'd replace the radiator. you probablly have a plastic radiator, they are being used now......
 
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Old 11-18-05, 12:14 PM
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If you try to patch it (JB Weld?), do it from the inside. You'll never get a decent patch on the outside. Perhaps you can dry the crack somehow and wick some superglue in there.
 
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Old 11-18-05, 01:28 PM
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The whole radiator is plastic?
Holy Cow
Well it still has metal fins

I'm not sure how I would get to the inside of it
Well, I may have to remove it anyway, for a replacement if repair is not an option
I'll take a closer look at it
 
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Old 11-18-05, 01:29 PM
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Gorilla Glue Would Work To And It's Strong As Hell, I Use It On Alot of Auto Thing, Filled The Holes In My Exhaust With It 5 Years Ago And Still Holding Strong.
 
 

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