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Fibreglass on radiator leak???
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DaveStew
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Nov 23, 2009, 9:42 AM
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1993 Asuna SE
1.6 L
I've got a leaky radiator and I've put a few layers of fibreglass on the leak. It's a plastic radiator so JB weld won't work. The leak is right on the seam where the core connects with the column. Will it hold the pressure, or is this another band aid fix. If anyone could give any insight if this will work or if someone has even tried it themselves it would be greatly appreciated.
(This post was edited by DaveStew on Nov 23, 2009, 9:44 AM)
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Nov 23, 2009, 6:28 PM
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Dave; Unfortunately, these newer radiators that have the plastic tanks are no longer repairable. Disposable. Sorry.
Loren
SW Washington
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Hammer Time
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Nov 23, 2009, 7:12 PM
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Too much expansion and contraction, not enough adhesion.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Nov 23, 2009, 7:16 PM
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expansion and contraction, not enough adhesion.
So many big words. Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious. So there!
Loren
SW Washington
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Hammer Time
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Nov 23, 2009, 7:21 PM
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Spell check says that's not a word. Disney's probably got more credibility though.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Nov 23, 2009, 7:26 PM
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 I'm not so sure that I spelled it correctly, anyway. LMAO
Loren
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I have had tanks replaced on many plastic composite radiators . The shop i used for years said as long as no more than 2 holdown tabes in a row broke it was a canidate for repair . never had a repeat failure . its a good option to consider with the price of some of these jems.
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DaveStew
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Nov 25, 2009, 8:31 AM
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So the fibreglass seems to be holding up, its the first day and i have been able to drive to work with no problem. i'm hoping the repair keeps until i have the new radiator i ordered. im very surprised that i made it.
**knock on wood**
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