I am trying to stop a leak in ABS I know I can't use Stop Leak for radiators. I Would think that suchsimilure product existed for ABS plastic. They are new pipes, I a have a few minor leaks, I thought I could cure them from the inside out.
2007-10-18 17:10:44 · 5 answers · asked by Leroy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you can get the pipe completely dry & clean you can just use some ABS cement if the leak is small. There are also 'saddle' type repair kits available @ hardware stores, or simply band rubber or similar material over the leaks with large hose clamps. I am assuming you're talking about a leaky ABS waste pipe? Oh, other than the cement these ideas probably won't pass inspection in a house, you'd have to cut out the leaking area and install new pipe & fittings.
2007-10-18 19:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rocco 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No problem. You can't harm the water pump. Have the cooling system flushed when you install the new radiator for sure. Also put in a new thermostat and hoses and make sure the reservoir is clean and the small port at it's base where the overflow hose from the radiator neck attaches, is not plugged. Also, make sure the heater valve is fully open when flushing.
2016-05-23 15:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply ABS cement liberally around the exterior of a DRY joint.You can probably force enough cement into any void you have to stop the leak.
If that doesn't work,cut it out and start over.
2007-10-22 13:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by kclifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The household product that can be used when "stop leak" is unavailable or won't work is ground black pepper.
2007-10-18 17:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by soundproof 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of anything like this and, would think it very unwise to try out something for the auto on a household item.
2007-10-20 02:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋