2006-10-13 12:55:56 · 8 answers · asked by Joe 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If you mean the plastic tank that catches the overflow, you might be able to seal it using a hot piece of metal. A solder iron or a large screwdriver heated in a flame. Just try to melt some of the plastic at a thick flange and force it into the hole.
Now if you mean the main tank, the radiator, that is a different story. If it is all metal it can be soldered. But if it is more than ten years old or the vehicle has a lot of miles on it chances are the metal inside has worn very thin. The action of the antifreeze and water rushing through slowly erode away the metal inside the radiator. The labor to remove and reinstall is a major cost so you would be wise to consider and new radiator. If you can remove it yourself that will save quite a bit of money. Be sure you get some repair manuals before you tackle that job.
2006-10-13 13:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by Harley Charley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. Most reservoir tanks are cheap plastic, and must be replaced when they spring a leak...because odds are they've grown old and brittle, or they're failing because of a pressure problem with the cooling system. Especially if they're pressurized, any repairs in the way of epoxy you make won't hold for long.
If you're talking about your radiator, that will need to go to a radiator shop for repair. If the leak is bad enough, the radiator will have to be replaced.
2006-10-13 13:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by bracken46 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only feasable way is to replace the engine coolant tank...you can try silicone but since it's a pressurized system and the plastic on the coolant tank doesn't adhere to anything permantely...you may find a temporary fix for it but he only way to fix it properly is to replace it
2006-10-13 13:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it your puke tank? If the car is older and has a bad puke tank, you can get a new "fits all models" (Check the size! Twice!) puke tank from any local car parts shop. If you need to stick with OEM equipment, the junkyard is your best bet. Now, if it's the radiator that is the problem, you need professional help.
2006-10-13 13:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by rifleman01@verizon.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the tank is plastic you can use epoxy glue to seal it but first you have to clean the tank good then clean the bursted area with lacqure thinner and allow it to dry for a few minutes. then put the glue on it allow it to dry for a good while before you reinstall it. i use 5 minute epoxy that you have to mix with the hardner. make sure you stir up the glue real good before aplying it. if your tank happens to be coper you have to clean it real good with a wire brush getting it down to bright clean meta. then you apply sorder flux to the leaking area very liberally then you sorder the leak closed. make sure that the tank is hot enough to melt the siolder wire or it will not stick. now if you can not do it call me and i'll come and repair it for you.
2006-10-13 13:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try a number of quick fixes but the best thing is to go to a junk yard or a parts store and replace it.
2006-10-13 13:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant it is a pressure tank if it is in a new car and most glues and stuff will not hold. if it is not a pressure tank then it is so cheap just to buy a new one from the dealer or a universal one from the auto-parts store
2006-10-13 12:58:58 · answer #7 · answered by OK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would probably be your radiator. You can have it rebuilt or look for a new replacement
2006-10-13 13:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by msbobbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋