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alkaline747trio said:Since we're on the topic of radiators, I figured I'd not make a new thread.
In the '92, there is a hairline crack to the drivers side of the Rad. cap about 3 inches long along the seam on the plastic top. I already tried some epoxy, but it wasn't made for the high temps and just "melted" once I was up to operating temps. Would JB Weld work better?
IdahoDoug said:Mick,
Whose red coolant are you using that has that warning on the side?
DougM
gbell210 said:Data Point:
The JB "kwik" Weld, that bonds in 4min that I used finally gave up and the top tank leak returned. This was after driving from York, PA to Dayton, OH. Then towing a 6'x12' loaded uhaul trailer from Dayton to Redmond, WA. So.. about 3000 miles and multiple heat cycles loosened/softened up the JB weld to the point that I took a screwdriver and scraped the lip of epoxy off.
Since, no shops are open today on Easter, I JBwelded it again, until I can get it soldered/brazed since it is an aftermarket all metal radiator.
alkaline747trio said:Put some JB weld on mine, and it lasted all of 3 hours riding in the Uwharries. The leak is slow enough that I'm not worried about getting dry, but I sure would like ot get it fixed. A new top plastic tank is $169 bucks! I reckon I'll cake on more JB weld this time until I can get the money for the new top tank.
gbell210 said:Data Point:
The JB "kwik" Weld, that bonds in 4min that I used finally gave up and the top tank leak returned. This was after driving from York, PA to Dayton, OH. Then towing a 6'x12' loaded uhaul trailer from Dayton to Redmond, WA. So.. about 3000 miles and multiple heat cycles loosened/softened up the JB weld to the point that I took a screwdriver and scraped the lip of epoxy off.
Since, no shops are open today on Easter, I JBwelded it again, until I can get it soldered/brazed since it is an aftermarket all metal radiator.
tech_dog said:Note that kwik weld has a much lower temperature rating than regular JB weld. It's not the same stuff. I thought about using it for a recent project, but iirc it's rated at 300 degrees vs. 600 degrees for regular JB weld.