can i fix a plastic radiator???

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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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ok i have a crack thats forming right next to my radiator cap neck on the top tank and was wondering if there is anything glue/gel/goo whatever that i can put on it to seal it up? you sort of like a JB weld for plastic??
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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Default Re: can i fix a plastic radiator??? (dingusjt)

ive seen JB weld work wonders on the plastic radiators!
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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really? ithought it was just for metal
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Default Re: can i fix a plastic radiator??? (dingusjt)

I have mine JB welded right now. It works good, but I am still gonna get a new one
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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Epox Steel will work.
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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is there specific like "plastic" jb weld or is it just the same ol stuff you use for metal? cause i think i have a tube laying around somewhere..i just have to find it.
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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yeah just the standard JB weld should do the trick. just make sure to rough up the surface with sandpaper so that the JB weld has something to "bite" into.
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