Hairline Crack in radiator
11-30-2003, 11:43 AM
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Hairline Crack in radiator
I have a hairline crack about an inch long at the top of my radiator on the drivers side. A little bit of fluid ****** out from it but nothing big. Can this be patched up with some kind of a sealant or should I just replace the entire core? Thanks for the advice.
12-01-2003, 12:26 AM
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well.. if you have a crack in your radiator in one spot, chances are other spots are about to go. you can only buy so much radiator fix before u need a new radiator.
12-01-2003, 09:00 AM
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can should and prefer are all diffrent things.
you COULD scrub the area clean and epoxy over it.
you SHOULD have a radaitor shop look at it and possibly braze over it.
athough i would PREFER to replace the entire thing.. (aftermarket alum is great)
you COULD scrub the area clean and epoxy over it.
you SHOULD have a radaitor shop look at it and possibly braze over it.
athough i would PREFER to replace the entire thing.. (aftermarket alum is great)
12-01-2003, 11:17 AM
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I appreciate the advice guys, thanks. I'll probably end up getting a new radiator so I dont have major problems in the future.
12-01-2003, 10:49 PM
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You could prolly get the tank replaced at a rad shop for 30 bux or so.
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Originally posted by reilly8282
an old mechanics trick, pour a little pepper in there.....see if the leak stops a little....
an old mechanics trick, pour a little pepper in there.....see if the leak stops a little....
this does work great on a pinhole radiator leak.... i used it on the spitfire about 4 years ago and it hasnt leaked a drop since.
however, it doesnt work for anything other then a pinhole leak... so it wont help too much with a crack.
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Re: Hairline Crack in radiator
Originally posted by ecuxc
I have a hairline crack about an inch long at the top of my radiator on the drivers side. A little bit of fluid ****** out from it but nothing big. Can this be patched up with some kind of a sealant or should I just replace the entire core? Thanks for the advice.
I have a hairline crack about an inch long at the top of my radiator on the drivers side. A little bit of fluid ****** out from it but nothing big. Can this be patched up with some kind of a sealant or should I just replace the entire core? Thanks for the advice.
Just go to www.overnightradiator.com... I think I paid $120 for mine...
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