Radiator leak, can it be fixed or has to be replaced
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From: Reno, NV
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Depends on how big and where the leak is.
If its a small leak you might be able to get away with a stop leak thrown in, but I don't like using that stuff.
If its like most thirdgens, the plastic tank is split, and that means a new radiator is in your future.
It would cost just as much to put a new tank on as it would to replace it.
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My favorite quote about D.E. "He can see air"
If its a small leak you might be able to get away with a stop leak thrown in, but I don't like using that stuff.
If its like most thirdgens, the plastic tank is split, and that means a new radiator is in your future.
It would cost just as much to put a new tank on as it would to replace it.
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech
1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
R.I.P. #3
My favorite quote about D.E. "He can see air"
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i've fixed a lot of radiator leaks. find the leak, clean it up and solder it. i use air and windex to soap with. stuff a few rags in the openings and stick a air gun in with about 15 PSI.use 50/50 solid core solder w/flux.
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Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Reno, NV
Car: yep
Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
I guess the question of the days is ...is what kind or car??
Ede is right, if its a metal tank.
If its a thirdgen, aren't most the tanks plastic??
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech
1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
R.I.P. #3
My favorite quote about D.E. "He can see air"
Ede is right, if its a metal tank.
If its a thirdgen, aren't most the tanks plastic??
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech
1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
R.I.P. #3
My favorite quote about D.E. "He can see air"
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The aluminum Rads are crap....they're light but weak. I swapped mine with a 3 core steel one and had no problems for 3 years now.
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89 GTA G92
305 TPI WC 5spd w/3.45
Accel Cap & 8mm Taylor's
Custom 4" Cold Air Induction
Jet Airfoil
K&N Airfilter
160 deg stat/fan switch TB Bypass - Steel Rad
Cat back 3" Exhaust w/Terminator Muff.
HiGh FlOw Dynomax Cat
Spohn LCA's - KYB GR-2's
Moroso Crank Bolt and roller pilot bearing.
Autometer Vac+Oil Temp
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Auto Zone has an aluminium 3 core radiator for $136.00. It also has a life time waranty on it.
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From: Round Rock, Texas, U.S.A.
Autozone has a lifetime warranty on everything, even there clutches, its all crap, dont go with autozone, Sure you will have a lifetime warranty but you will be replacing the radiator every six months.
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