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ratropia

09-18-2005 13:49:01




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49 8N I am debating just putting black pepper in my radiator to stop a pinhole leak. I just noticed it after changing the thermostat. It is seeping out from the upper left of the radiator very slowly. I cannot tell exactly where. It is an old radiator. Should I replace it? Or stop leak it? I do not like the idea of adding gunk to the coolant but have read archives of black pepper being used.
Are the radiators at TSC as good as the ones from FNH dealer or this board?
Thanks Rick T.

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Dan

09-19-2005 04:32:36




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 Re: radiator opinions/quick fixes in reply to ratropia, 09-18-2005 13:49:01  
I would only use stop leak as a last resort - that stuff runs all through your engine...

It cost me $25 to have my radiator repaired at a shop - and I had a few holes on my Rustbucket. For that price it makes sense to get a more permenent fix (unless you can do it yourself of course).

Good luck,
Dan



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Upper Peninsula,MI

09-18-2005 20:23:43




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 Re: radiator opinions/quick fixes in reply to ratropia, 09-18-2005 13:49:01  
ratropia, You've received all good advice. Your choice on which way to go. I can tell you I've used radiator seal and it worked very good for small leaks. I used only half the recommended amount and it worked good. I also punched a hole in a core with a spruce branch on a week end, so either had to fix it myself or sit and wait for a couple of days. I took the plunge and took the radiator off, cleaned up around the hole, prepared it well, put the torch to it along with some solder and it worked. That was about 15 years ago. It looks like a professional did it. You can too, if you take your time. Good Luck. Ron

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Rick H. Ga.

09-18-2005 17:56:14




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 Re: radiator opinions/quick fixes in reply to ratropia, 09-18-2005 13:49:01  
A few years ago, I poked a small hole in my 8N radiator while brush hogging. I tried to solder it up and the more I tried, the more holes I created. I took it off and took it to an auto radiator shop and they did a superb job of repairing it. If my memory serves me correctly, it didn't cost all that much either ($15 or $20). HTH. Rick



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old

09-18-2005 14:27:00




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 Re: radiator opinions/quick fixes in reply to ratropia, 09-18-2005 13:49:01  
Most new rads are imports, some good some bad. As far as a stop leak I'd use bars leak if I where going to use anything. If you replace it I'd go with the FNH dealer if you have one around



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gahorN

09-18-2005 17:24:48




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 Re: radiator opinions/quick fixes in reply to old, 09-18-2005 14:27:00  
It's not that difficult to simply pull the radiator and fix it properly. I've repaired many radiators with a stiff brush, propane torch and common acid-core solder. I strongly distrust and dislike stop-gap repair schemes, especially those which you simply KNOW are so temporary you're gonna have to fix it right soon anyway, and meantime risk a breakdown.



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