radiator

kolaughlin · 01-24-2009, 12:10 PM

I have a big hole in my radiator and was wondering about any quick fixes. I dont have the money right now to buy a new or used radiator but will when i do. Just need something to get it back on the road for awhile.

bradrhale · 01-24-2009, 12:31 PM

this all boils down to how big of a hole. if this is something too big for bars stop leak, try using quiksteel. comes in a tube that you cut. knead it together to start the chemical process and put it on. it WILL hold together.

leolkfrm · 01-24-2009, 12:36 PM

Welcome to the forum
you can pull the tube and solder the tank hole

waterloo88chev · 01-24-2009, 03:23 PM

Bradrhale is right, that quiksteel is great stuff... depending on the size of the hole. I used it on a few spots on my 4 wheeler and it takes the abuse. Just make sure the surface is good and clean before you use it.

gmctrucks · 01-25-2009, 11:19 AM

Brad and Leo are correct you can have those lines by passed or plugged up and it should be fine if you don't block too many lines.

kolaughlin · 01-26-2009, 12:03 PM

Its only 3 lines and they are pretty good sizes holes. I had a friend of mine tell me to use jb weld but that guy likes to half *** everything so I wanted other opinions. thanks for all the tips.

leolkfrm · 01-26-2009, 01:03 PM

JB weld is a good product and have had several projects work out as long as you use the correct product. can you solder the holes?

kolaughlin · 01-26-2009, 01:55 PM

If I had a soldering iron I would

bradrhale · 01-26-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kolaughlin

Its only 3 lines and they are pretty good sizes holes. I had a friend of mine tell me to use jb weld but that guy likes to half *** everything so I wanted other opinions. thanks for all the tips.

please dont take this the wrong way but most quick fixes like what you are talking about are rig jobs. stuff like jb weld or quiksteel works great for the inteded use of getting to the nearest place to fix it instead of on the roadside. i have made a car run with a pencil and paper towel before.
the radiator is not going to costs you an arm and leg. why not go ahead and get a new one with a warranty and never worry about it again?? the soldering idea is a great idea for long term use. i dont think a soldering gun will do much good for repairing large holes though. imagine they were referring to using a soldering torch.

leolkfrm · 01-26-2009, 07:12 PM

Sorry I thought he understood, a propane torch at least

01-24-2009, 12:10 PM	#1
kolaughlin Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10	radiator I have a big hole in my radiator and was wondering about any quick fixes. I dont have the money right now to buy a new or used radiator but will when i do. Just need something to get it back on the road for awhile.

01-24-2009, 12:36 PM	#3
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,889	Welcome to the forum you can pull the tube and solder the tank hole __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

01-24-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
waterloo88chev Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 177	Bradrhale is right, that quiksteel is great stuff... depending on the size of the hole. I used it on a few spots on my 4 wheeler and it takes the abuse. Just make sure the surface is good and clean before you use it. __________________

01-26-2009, 01:03 PM	#7
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,889	JB weld is a good product and have had several projects work out as long as you use the correct product. can you solder the holes? __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

01-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#10
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,889	Sorry I thought he understood, a propane torch at least __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

01-24-2009, 12:31 PM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,498	this all boils down to how big of a hole. if this is something too big for bars stop leak, try using quiksteel. comes in a tube that you cut. knead it together to start the chemical process and put it on. it WILL hold together.

01-25-2009, 11:19 AM	#5
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,635	Brad and Leo are correct you can have those lines by passed or plugged up and it should be fine if you don't block too many lines.

01-26-2009, 12:03 PM	#6
kolaughlin Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10	Its only 3 lines and they are pretty good sizes holes. I had a friend of mine tell me to use jb weld but that guy likes to half *** everything so I wanted other opinions. thanks for all the tips.

01-26-2009, 01:55 PM	#8
kolaughlin Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10	If I had a soldering iron I would

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