Radiator

[noreneol]

Radiator

I have a bottle of Fix-a-Leak for my radiator.What do I do? Take the antifreeze out? I called the place but they said one thing and the bottle says another.I'm confused...HELP!
Thanx,
N.Y.

[qaking]

Stop Leak is a band-aid type repair and may not work on all radiator leaks, it may last 6 years, 6 months, 6 days, 6 hours or 6 minutes!
It may get you by until you have the money to replace/repair the radiator.
Follow the directions on the stop leak if you decide to use it. :wink:

I have not used a stop leak type product in over 15 years, so here is a link to some FAQ's: http://www.barsproducts.com/coolf1.html

I'm not a fan of these type products but some people swear by them. Ultimately it is your choice :wink:

[Biff]

If it is the joint between tank and core , it might be possible to recrimp the stainless crimp clamp using a pair of water pump pliers , working from before the area to where you think the leak might be to beyond it , If thats where your leak is that might fix it up , worked for me on my rad in a Toyota ?? Can't remember if I went around my whole tank or not ?

[miami man]

leak

one weekend mine started a small leak from the plastic tank top.
i used epoxy to fix it and it only lasted about 2 weeks. i just went out and bought a new one for about $100.00. i did not want to overheat the engine. my mothers Mazda 323 had a plastic tanks on it also and when i went to replace it advance auto parts had a moldine radiator with the metal tanks and not the plastic so i snapped that one up fast.