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Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
So ive got an aluminum aftermarket radiator and it has a tiny leak in it, have to add a little coolant once a week. My question is can u run bars leak or whatever its called and it fix it or should i take it out and have it repaired? Or neither lol
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Buy a new one, it only gets worse. And any additive you put into your motor to solve a leak is not good for your motor.
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Buy a new one, it only gets worse. And any additive you put into your motor to solve a leak is not good for your motor.
Alright thats what i figured lol, thanks bro
 
Posted by Sinister Mustang (Member # 13889) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:
So ive got an aluminum aftermarket radiator and it has a tiny leak in it, have to add a little coolant once a week. My question is can u run bars leak or whatever its called and it fix it or should i take it out and have it repaired? Or neither lol
Hey 9cobrasvt8,

What radiator is it?
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Sinister Mustang:
quote:
Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:
So ive got an aluminum aftermarket radiator and it has a tiny leak in it, have to add a little coolant once a week. My question is can u run bars leak or whatever its called and it fix it or should i take it out and have it repaired? Or neither lol
Hey 9cobrasvt8,

What radiator is it?
I honestly dont know, the guy i got the car from put it in, does it make a difference? Are some fixable and some not?
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
pics? could take it to a radiator repair shop get it fixed not sure i would put that stop leak in it to fix like neight said.
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 70stang351w:
pics? could take it to a radiator repair shop get it fixed not sure i would put that stop leak in it to fix like neight said.
I dont have any right now, maybe ill pull it out this weekend
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Never put that anti-leak shit in a radiator. Not only does it stop the leak by plugging the hole, but it plugs up the cores and reduces the cooling efficiency. Just take it to a shop and have it fixed. It'll probably be about $40-$60.

[ 2015-02-10, 09:49 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
yeah the previous owners of my 70 decided to fix a leak that way and i had to have the radiator completely rebuilt the water pump was toast
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Never put that anti-leak shit in a radiator. Not only does it stop the leak by plugging the hole, but it plugs up the cores and reduces the cooling efficiency. Just take it to a shop and have it fixed. It'll probably be about $40-$60.
Thanks for the input guys, i will take it out and see if it can be fixed the right way [patriot]
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Take it to Mervs radiator repair in Petaluma.

Welded up my alum. radiator and pressure tested it for $65.
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 88DroptopGT:
Take it to Mervs radiator repair in Petaluma.

Welded up my alum. radiator and pressure tested it for $65.
Thats a bit far for me, i live in sac
 
Posted by Tom Renzo (Member # 13165) on :
 
Never use that garbage in a cooling system. Unless you have a SUBARU. That is there fix
 
Posted by Autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
Get it repaired. That stop leak stuff is for Hondas
Or.. Buy a new OEM...
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
B&M Radiator services Madison Ave almost to the Roseville split on your right hand side,he will take care of you and he's not far from ya

[ 2015-02-15, 11:18 AM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
B&M Radiator services Madison Ave almost to the Roseville split on your right hand side,he will take care of you and he's not far from ya
Awesome thanks bro [patriot]
 




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