2006-07-23 03:00:19 · 9 answers · asked by C S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A lot is going to depend on the location and size of the leak. The BEST thing to do is to have the radiator professionally repaired (if possible, some newer vehicles have plastic radiators that are not repairable) or get a new one!
As a stopgap measure, with a small leak you can buy some stop leak products, but you can also use ground black pepper in the radiator. Just put a couple of spoonfuls of regular ground black pepper in the radiator, refill it with coolant and let it run for a bit. When the leak stops, allow the engine to cool and top off the coolant level.
It sounds strange, but it does work just as well as any stop leak product!
2006-07-23 03:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best stuff I've used is Perm-O-Seal. It's sold in most parts stores. It is a dry power that comes in a clear plastic tube. And it's the cheapest of all the "stop leak" products. Thing is, it never has failed to stop the leak when I've used it over the years. I keep a tube in my garage, just in case I need it because it is so easy to store. I bought some last week for a gusher coming out of a pickup radiator, less than two bucks. It was over a hundred degrees. It took about 15 minutes, and suddenly it stopped leaking. Been good ever since.
2006-07-23 03:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best repair for you is to either take the radiator to a repair shop that specializes in radiator repair or to replace the radiator go with the option that best suits your budget a radiator repair can run anywheres from 75 to 150 depending on where you take it and what needs to be done to correct the problem or you could buy a new radiator from your local parts house and put it in for a couple hundred bucks its up to you although in my opinion i would not use any types of sealants or epoxies to try and seal a leak on your engines cooling system its kinda like using a band- aid on a bullet hole
2006-07-23 06:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by wrenchbender19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
when you don't plan to replace your leaky radiator or the pipes, you can Try to fix it with Kleen-Flo RadSeal. See info:
http://www.kleenflo.com/en/index.htm
But I suggest that you get it repaired ASAP, as these leakages won't be getting better with time, but for a temporary solution such a stuff is OK. Be warned, that these anti-leakage agents may cause stoppage in your radiator fluid circuit, when using it inappropiately (preaprations, dosing).
2006-07-23 04:36:28 · answer #4 · answered by Blazs (Skoda 120GL) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a small leak there are several different types of 'Radiator Stop Leak' you can by at your local automotive parts dealer. They can provide you with more details.
2006-07-23 03:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by Windseeker_1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find that the best fix is take it out and solder it
Anything you put into your radiator will only be bad for your engine.
it may clog port holes in the heads and also can clog your thermostat causing overheating
2006-07-23 03:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local auto parts store the should sell some stuff called stop leak for that problem
2006-07-23 03:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perm-o-seal
2016-10-30 21:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE IS TWO STAGE EPOXY THAT WORKS WELL AT AUTOZONE LOOK IN THE SEALANT SECTION IT DOESNT HARM ENGINE IT IS USED EXTERNAL FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY FOR CLEANLINESS
2006-07-23 03:11:03 · answer #9 · answered by DAVE M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋