is in the plastic part on the side. Is ther anything I can try in or on to keep from having to buy a $300+ radiator?
2006-08-26 09:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by tooldaddy2003 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
take it to a radiator shop. they can help. don't use any products that you add to you anitfreeze to stop leaks. they will stop up more than just the leak.
2006-08-26 09:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get just the plastic side tank replaced with a new one at a local radiator shop. If you want to try a cheaper fix first and you are sure the leak is in the actual tank and not the seal where the plastic tank meets the aluminum the go to Wal-mart look in the automotive or hardware section for an epoxy product called (J B WELD) the quick or regular will work fine just the quick dries faster.Follow the instructions on the package and make sure your cracked spot is clean and very dry before you apply the jb weld.Also make sure to mash the JB WELD into the cracked area good then just spread a thin coat over the whole crack area about a 1/2 inch. Good luck.
2006-08-26 09:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same problem and have found the the radiator sealer "Bars Leak" works tremendously well. But if you use it, remember that after you put it in that you must drive for at least 30 minutes to an hour so that it don't settle and plug your heater core...Good Luck
2006-08-26 10:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Al s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a radiator place, as I've heard that they can just remove the plastic portions, and replace them with new ones. Supposedly much cheaper than a whole radiator. But my gut feeling doesn't trust it. Is just me though.
2006-08-26 09:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with a Mazda and ended up buying a new radiator. Prices vary a lot for the same brand radiators. I found the best price for my radiator at http://www.rockauto.com
2006-08-29 20:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by idaho98076 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋