NWill Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 While removing a power steering line I may have put a 7/8ths wrench into my radiator. Is this something I can JB weld/putty/braze to fix? It's a small hole, it produces a ~1/16" stream, fixable? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 what car? just use it as an excuse to upgrade / replace the old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 we used gum to temporarily plug a hole in my old radiator...i mean, it did work, and it stopped the water....not sure how it would hold up long term lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 jbweld is awesome stuff, I would try that first honestly. Drain your coolant, wipe it on and let it dry overnight, and fill it back up. or just use the jb wet weld, and not bother with draining it or anything...you can use that crap under water lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 jb weld for sure.. a goooood cleaning and let it sit and harden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 if its a tube, you can sever it and twist/roll both new ends with needle nose pliers to seal it up. Just remove the fins around the affected area for room to roll a couple times. while the vehicle is cold is preferable lolz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Tinman could always fabricate a radiator bypass kit so you: A)Don't lose wasted heat energy to the atmosphere B)Save weight C)Don't poke anymore holes in your radiator. http://www.tignum.cocochina.com/UploadFile/2009-11/20091130173454669.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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