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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 10:03 PM
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1972 Big Block radiator- leaking from the base of the metal barb that sticks out of the upper right corner. (The hose that goes to the overflow tank) Im thinking about wadding some cold steel around the fitting for a bubba repair. Im not interested in replacing, or even removing the radiator at this time.
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If it's a copper/brass radiator, it needs to be soldered. You can do it on the car if you're handy, or, maybe $40 at a radiator shop?
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If it's a copper/brass radiator, it needs to be soldered. You can do it on the car if you're handy, or, maybe $40 at a radiator shop?
Yeah, trying to do this without removing the radiator.
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