leaking radiator.

slimflex2 · Post by **slimflex2** » 13 Feb 2012, 20:38

does anyone know how to fix a leaking radiator?thanks

Post by **jblackburn** » 14 Feb 2012, 05:59

It depends where it's leaking.

If it's just a crack in one of the tanks or neck of the radiator, you can drain it, sand down the area of the crack, and then apply some of the high-strength JB Weld that you can find at an auto parts or home improvement store. Do not use the quick-set - it doesn't hold as well.

Post by **fazool** » 14 Feb 2012, 09:35

Your post is rather vague and the information not specific enough to answer your question.

Where exactly is it leaking? Is it leaking at the reservoir? Is a seam leaking? Is a connector leaking? Is there a leak in one of the cooling tubes/fins?

How much is it leaking? Is it leaking a drop an hour or a gallon an hour?

Depending upon the details you provide your answer will vary widely from :

- simple fix - pour in some silver solder powder
- clean and apply Weld like JB described
- replace an o-ring
- remove the radiator, weld the spot
- remove the radiator, replace the gaskets
- remove and replace the radiator

In order to help you, you need to provide more details.

slimflex2 · Post by **slimflex2** » 14 Feb 2012, 15:36

the leak is on the upper side of the radiator on the drivers side.when the coolant is running with the fun running l see smoke on the drivers side of the radiator.the leak is about a drop in two days.not that of a big leak

Post by **jblackburn** » 14 Feb 2012, 19:39

Try the JB weld approach if you can get to where it's leaking. Drain the level a bit, make sure the area is dry, and then scuff up the plastic a little bit before applying the JB.

You may have to remove the top cover and/or fan shroud to actually reach parts of it.