Temporary Radiator Repair Question
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Temporary Radiator Repair Question
In the process of flushing my radiator on my 72, I discovered the bolt in the end of the elbow shaped drain fowl was corroded and crusted enough that when I put a little pressure on it from the wrench, the bottom of the radiator gave way some, bending and created a small split just above the threads. Now, of course, :( , I've got a radiator leak. I'm planning on patching it with some JB Weld. My question is, should I just leave well enough alone, and work on the patch, or should I put the drain fowl back in, and try to bend the radiator back to minimize the split some ? I feel like such an idiot asking these questions ! Thanks for the help ! :) Rob
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Re: Temporary Radiator Repair Question (LegalCarry)
Okay, unrelated question to my post.....I know good and well when typing this post I typed "draincock" although it was two words and probably should have been typed as one. How come it came out as drain "fowl ?" :lol: Is that some editing software in the website designed to eliminate/reduce profanity ?
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If JBWeld is what I think it is (an epoxy ???) it isn't gonna hold. It might work for a short time, but let the radiator heat and pressure up a few times (if that many) and you'll be dealing with this again.
To do the job right you should do some solder work. :smash:
I don't know your experience / comfort level, but you might want to take it to a radiator shop and let them fix it. :yesnod:
Another "I don't know"... how old is your radiator? If it didn't take much pressure for you to put a split in it, you might be wise to replace it while it is in your garage (and not if she blows on your next outing). :cry
That's my 2 cents anyway. Good luck. :cheers:
To do the job right you should do some solder work. :smash:
I don't know your experience / comfort level, but you might want to take it to a radiator shop and let them fix it. :yesnod:
Another "I don't know"... how old is your radiator? If it didn't take much pressure for you to put a split in it, you might be wise to replace it while it is in your garage (and not if she blows on your next outing). :cry
That's my 2 cents anyway. Good luck. :cheers:
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Re: Temporary Radiator Repair Question (LegalCarry)
Drain "fowl"... that's pretty funny... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Certain special words are not allowed here. You found one of them.
That really is funny. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Certain special words are not allowed here. You found one of them.
That really is funny. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Thanks for the suggestions. Actually, at a local cruise-in last night, I accidentally ran across a radiator man in the process of talking cars. I asked his opinion on it, and he said it may hold, and it may not hold. Based on what I told him, he thought the radiatior had gotten pretty thin. So, I think I'm going to try the JB Weld as a temporary fix until I can get a radiator from my new contact.
Rob :cheers:
Rob :cheers:
