i have a 89 nissan maxima and one of the radiator hoses is leaking drop at a time...i've already had to put half a bottle of prestone in it...i have to drive this thing across the state tomorrow! i have a job interview! is there any way to quickly fixed this? i'm seriously thinking about busting out the duct tape...omg i'm doomed...please helP!
2006-12-11 14:31:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
Ahh, hello my friend. Take a deep breath, again, again. Simple, quick, don't-get-your-hands-dirty fix. Go to your local WalMart, or dept. store, and buy a bottle of Bar's Leaks Radiator Stop-Leak. I used this in my pathfinder when i had the exact same problem...that was a year ago and it's still holding. you will make it to your interview, as long as nothing else goes wrong.
2006-12-11 14:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do not use Barr's for a hose leak! It is for pin-holes in the rad or heater core. If you don't have time to replace the hose, get a roll of elastomeric tape, it looks like electrical tape, but it only sticks to itself. Wrap it around and around, stretching it nicely. It will bond to itself. If the hole in the hose is larger than a pin-hole, use a bit of Seal-All and let it dry before you wrap the elastomeric tape. Do not do this while the engine and hose are hot! As has been mentioned, make sure it is the hose itself leaking. If it just isn't clamped tight enough, that is a different story.
2006-12-11 22:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the hose while your at the store or on your way across state, clamps too and fill those empty jugs you got laying around and take them with you. If you can't change the hose before you leave than at least you have a back-up if the hose and tape blow on ya. Be sure your toolkit in your car has what you need. (you have a tool/emergency kit RIGHT?
Dodge man we all have respect for you but that was funny PAUL
2006-12-11 22:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the time to replace the hose, if it's really leaking. If you can't find the leak use the Bars Leak, pellets, as a last resort. Never try to fix a pressure leak, like the radiator in your car with duct tape, use it for the outside aerodynamics (200 mph tape) :)
2006-12-11 22:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll do my impression of Dodge Man here:
I've been wrenchin' forever, and I can tell you that tape is not the answer, as the heat AND pressure generated by the engine will make the adhesive soft and useless.
A long drive like that is a real gamble with a leaking hose, so you better get it replaced.
OOPS....Dodge Man got in there before me. disregard.
2006-12-11 22:44:05 · answer #5 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Im not the dodge man, but you could make sure the surface is cleaned and dry and go with any type of hose tape. Just make sure to use a good bit. You can get this at any automotives store. Hope I could help.
2006-12-11 22:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by jtbigz_ga 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
like alien says,,chill out,,you need to clean it off and see exactly where its coming from,it may just be a clamp or a small leak around the clamp,,you might can tighten it up a little,,if not,,the duct tape will work,,i normally wouldn't recommend this,,but you may have to try this but it may not be as serious as it looks,,take a good look at it,and see how bad it is,and see if you ca narrow it down to where its coming from,,good luck,,let us know ,we,ll be here.
2006-12-11 22:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Been leakin for a while I take it. Stead of yakkin, change the damn hose. Less than an hour to do. Get With It
2006-12-11 23:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋