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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:03 AM
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Some how a tiny hole got punctured into my radiator where the metal fins are. I can see radiator fluid squirt out a little bit when i press down on the radiator hose. Is there a reliable way of fixing this problem instead of buying a whole new one? Im strapped for cash right now, and the hole looks so small..........
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:21 AM
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:34 AM
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Stop Leak.

Actually I wouldn't use that stuff. It just doesn't seem like a good idea to put of bottle full of metal shavings into your coolin system. At least on an ITR anyway...
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:36 AM
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try pepper? I have herd that if you put pepper in there it will stop the leak and you will be good 2 go ? but get more info on this B4 you try -k-
good luck
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:40 AM
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Use chewing gum Works in the cartoons!
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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Looking for something that someone has actually tried and worked....jb weld??
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:59 AM
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Stop leak does work, I'ves used in on cheap cars before and it stops small leaks like a champ. If you do decide to use it, fluch your coolant syatem after you seal the leak just to get the particulate material out of there.
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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Stop leak does work, I'ves used in on cheap cars before and it stops small leaks like a champ. If you do decide to use it, fluch your coolant syatem after you seal the leak just to get the particulate material out of there.
yeah that stuff is the best. I dont know if i would trust any way to repair a radiator for my car other than picking up a new one. If funds are lacking, repair it temporarily i guess.
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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How long does that stuff last?? Is it a temp. fix...or does it work for a long time.....?And where do you get it? Walmart?
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 11:47 AM
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Should i use plyers and clamp the whole smaller?
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 11:56 AM
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It's meant to be a temp fix, but ou should be fine for a month or two until you can get one of those nice racing radiators.
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