ok so the coolant overflow nipple on the radiator broke off. is there anything i can use to glue it back on or do i have to get a new radiator?

 

Since it's only the overflow (no pressure involved), I would think a glue specifically for plastics might work OK. Just be sure to get a good seal so the rad doesn't suck air when the liquid cools down.

 

sounds good i was hoping it would be ok. i'll go ahead and try that today and see how it turns out

 

JB weld is ur friend.

 

jb weld or bust. thats under pressure, glue will last a day.

 

i used some kind of epoxy for plastic... so far its working ok. not leaking or anything. just gotta see how it does for a long drive. hopefully everything will be ok.

 

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Ummm...,try again.

The overflow nipple directs the coolant that escapes from under the radiator cap into the overflow bottle when the system pressure and coolant expansion is high enough. When the system cools enough, the contraction of the coolant creates a vacuum and sucks the excess back into the system. The only critical part about glueing is to make sure there are no pinhole leaks.

 

i do believe that Gates, the same company that makes hoses and belts, makes a repair kit for this exact prob. hope this helps

 

ok well everythings been good so far. the stuff is holding up pretty good

 

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Superglue works well if you clean both pieces real good.