I have a 1998 Dodge Neon Sport. Recently I discovered a tiny leak on the top of the radiator. It progressivly over the past 3 weeks) had began to spit out more coolant from the leak. My tempurature gauge has been normal, not running high. I have added a bottle of "Stop leak", but that didn't work. I am prepared to add another bottle as soon as the coolant gets low enough so I can add the whole additional bottle. I am keeping an eye on the coolant level. Anyways, anyone know how much it will cost to have it replaced? I won't be able to do it for another month or so. Since I am keeping an eye on the coolant will it be ok to go about a month before getting it repaired? I only drive it about 3 miles each way to work. I just don't want to cause more problems and more repairs needed
2007-12-13 11:55:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Stop leak is a band-aid. Take it to a radiator shop and have it fixed correctly. You risk ruining your engine if it overheats. And it can happen very quickly.
2007-12-13 12:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by flashgordon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Radiator Putty
2016-11-04 23:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are actually two little tricks you can do until you have time and money to fix it correctly.
#1. Loosen the radiator pressure cap just one click. This will not allow the cooling system to reach the puonds of pressure stamped on the cap.
#2. Purchace a 4 lb. Stant radiator pressure cap for your car at at auto parts store for the same reason as above.
Call as many auto parts stores as possible to get priced on a new radiator. Start with NAPA and Carquest. *autopartswarehouse.com has them for your car from $97.00 clear up to $250.00. There all either built in China or Mexico.
2007-12-13 12:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pending on if it's just a House 4.99 the Radiautor itself may coast 500 or more go to pick a full I mean Pick n Pull they might have one on hand try an after market dealer in the phone book or a dealer would no were to get one buy your ato manual at Cragin try it yourself if you have the tolls Nut's and bolts are easy just remember were you put them Drain the radiator first and all the Houses and go to town Sincerely Unoptrid Mechanic Repair.
2016-03-14 07:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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If it is a hose you might be looking at about $50.00 at the high end. Now here is something I want to tell you about that might just save you a bunch of money. goto you local automotive parts supply house and ask for a bottle of "BARS LEAK". use the "Bars Leak" as the directions say. This product will seal up small to fairly larger small holes in the radiator, block, and engine components that are in the cooling system. Now for the cost of a radiator, that could from you from $45.00 at a parts yard to $200.00 for a new one. If it is your water pump that might run from $35.00 to $75.00 But try the Bars Leak. As I said, it could save you some money.
2016-04-03 02:11:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a simaliar situation with my 96' ford tarus I put Stop Leak just how you did but that didnt work, my engine was over heating very qiuckly so I toke it to some cheap mechanic who didnt fix it at all...soon my car had over heated so much that it wouldnt run, plus I needed a new transmission on top of that. I gave it to my cousin the car is praticully worthless now its so ****** up. I drive a black f-150 with bang and rims now but I miss my old slab..I had so many memorys traveling around the state. I recomend that you get it fixed pronto ..dont drive it if its smoking not even a bit. Good luck.
2007-12-13 15:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top plastic tank of the radiator probably has a hairline crack which would show a seam type leakage after driving approximately 20 to thirty minutes. Shop for a new radiator at www.rockauto.com or call 1-866-762-5288 www.radiators.com or call 1-800-248-8720
2007-12-13 12:42:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a package of duc seal its a putty that can be found at a hardware store. When the radiator is cool to the touch putty up the hole. When the putty hardens up the you can drive the car. This should stop the leak for very little cost
2007-12-13 12:02:11 · answer #8 · answered by dodgedart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new radiator. It's cheaper than a tow! I bought one a few months ago, $120 for the radiator and I installed in myself, in the parking lot of Autozone, 1100 miles from home!
2007-12-13 12:03:46 · answer #9 · answered by p3200tmz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be ok as long as you keep an eye on the coolaint, yes you can use the whole bottle still may not work. it is best to have it reapired. good luck
2007-12-13 12:04:36 · answer #10 · answered by mushroom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋