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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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Default Hairline crack on top of radiator

Hey guys, i just found a hairline crack on the top of my radiator, on the end tank. every few hundred miles or so, a green crust forms around it. its been happening for a while, i just didnt know it was coming from a crack, so it seems. it looks more like its coming out of a real small pin hole. anyway, my concerns are pretty much how long it will hold? i put super glue on it to seal it, but i think i might regret that.

tell me what u think.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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It could go at any time, you should replace it asap to prevent becoming stranded somewhere or overheating, which is detrimental to aluminum motors.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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like "go" as in the endtanks blowing out ?
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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I mean the crack can get bigger and leak all of your coolant. You can try that radiator sealer stuff but I personally would just replace it so I would have no worries, especially with winter coming.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spec R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">like "go" as in the endtanks blowing out ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The endtack could possibly blow if the crack is large enough. Just replace the radiator. You can get one for about $100 shipped from http://www.radiatorbarn.com
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