Thats not really a question but, I was drilling holes for my behind the grill for my l.e.d's and as the drill went through the frame it quickly peirced the radiatior and it hissed for about 2 minutes and blew some fluid out but not much. Should I be worried? the hole was very small and didnt go in more than a mm. Is there a way to repair without costing lost of $? Do I need to repair? I started the car and let it run for a few minutes to see some reaction from the engine but it all "seemed" fine.
2007-06-15 11:30:43 · 11 answers · asked by brewcrew2007 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you killed the air conditioner..
now .you get to replace the condenser.
if you want to keep cool
2007-06-15 11:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A good quick fix is a tube of "aluma seal" it works but follow the directions. It can last from a month to a year. But the proper fix is to get it welded at a local radiator shop. By the way, save yourself a ton of money and pull it out yourself, deliver it and have them weld and pressure check it. Then re install it yourself. Think of it as penance for a dumb mistake. (not that I ever did anything like that) LOL
2007-06-15 19:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk to your nearest auto supply store and get some hole repair stuff. Just ask the nice person behind the counter about your issue.
2007-06-15 18:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will need repaired. you are not going to drive that car very far like that. I've seen jbweld and various products seal a leak, but not one as big as a drill bit. Like the guy above me said if the radiotor is steel, it can be repaired, aluminum, it needs replaced.
2007-06-15 18:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
D'OH!!!!!! your radiator is part of a pressurized system. try to seal it with some cold-weld epoxy (drain the radiator and don't let any epoxy drip inside- then don't re-fill 'til dry and set 'cause radiators get hot) if it doesn't work, no loss- you needed a new one anyway
2007-06-15 18:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by rachel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some JB weld and follow the directions closely and it will work for you if it is leaking. You will have to drain the radiator to do it.
2007-06-15 22:33:18 · answer #6 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JB Weld...follow directions precisely
2007-06-15 18:34:43 · answer #7 · answered by dejectedpunk 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get yourself some jb weld and clean the surface and put some of that on, it will stop it.
2007-06-15 22:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the radiator is copper, it can be welded. If it is aluminum, you will need a new one.
2007-06-15 18:33:34 · answer #9 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its gonna cause you loads of problems in the future if u just do a "quick fix" your best bet is to just get a new one.
2007-06-15 18:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by annelieseclancey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋