i've noticed lately that coolant has been leaking out of the radiator, and just a few days ago, the car (96 gsr) overheated. i'm thinking it's just a small hole in the radiator and i don't really have the money to buy a new radiator or take it to a garage right now (i was $5 short on rent this month ). i'm not sure if it's A/C related, but during the days before the car overheated, the A/C wasn't working either. any of you guys have experience in patching up radiator holes?

 

if it is leaking from the top you have to replace the radiator, sorry no real fix for that.

If you have a hole in the front from a rock or something hitting it you might be able to get it fixed. I had a real small hole in an old radiator and i used "radiator restore" It came in a copper colored bottle and it is made to help fix small holes. This should work for a while, but you will have to replace it pretty soon. It is a pretty easy fix to do yourself. ABout $100 for the radiator and $10-15 for fluid. ABout 1-2hrs of your time with basic hand tools

 

Can you let it idle and see where it's leaking? I hate looking for radiator leaks, it's deceptive sometimes with all the fins.

Any chance it's the radiator cap? Are you sure the coolant is making it to the ground and not through a headgasket or anything like that?

Just want to make sure you don't go and fix the wrong thing

I have used some alumaseal or some crap designed for leaks in aluminum radiators. Worked for me on my aluminum radiator. There was a pinhole where a weld for the turbo water feed wasn't good.

Edit: Alumaseal: http://www.goldeagle.com/alumaseal/

http://www.goldeagle.com/alumaseal/products.htm
• Stops leaks safely, quickly, and easily.
• Compatible with ALL antifreeze and coolants.
• Safe for all metal, plastic, and rubber cooling system parts.
• GUARANTEED to work.

 

Update:

I just got a radiator from radiatorbarn.com, it is not fitting quite right, quality is not as good as OEM, therefore please disregard my recommendation below.

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Just buy a new one from radiatorbarn.com

All alumnium for $127 shipped.



Modified by PandaBear at 10:41 PM 7/6/2005

 

or http://www.radiators.com

i wouldnt use any sealer, just buy a new one

and with your rad leaking and low/over heating your a/c will be affected