| Re: Radiator/Tranny [message #329393 is a reply to message #329386] |
Thu, 22 February 2018 01:27   |
Ken Burton
Messages: 10030
Registered: January 2004
Location: Hebron, Indiana
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I'm not sure exactly where your leak is but if it is where you can get to it then it can be easily repaired with some Plumbers Putty. I have tried lots of other things on the road including soldering and this worked by far the best.
I'm talking about the 2 part epoxy putty available at most any hardware store, building store like Home Depot, or Walmart. I have a tube of it sitting on the dash of my Blazer right now.
https://www.lowes.com/pl/Epoxy-putty-Glues-Glues-tapes/4294417395
Make sure the radiator level is below the leak. Then use brake cleaner to clean it up good. Mix the putty and pack it in. It cures with heat so let it sit for a while to cure before adding fluid again. I would leave the cap loose for a while to prevent pressure build up while the engine heat sets it to final cure.
I cut out an entire piece of tube once and fixed the tube ends with epoxy putty.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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