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    Radiator problem...

    I think i have holes in my actual radiator.. All of my hoses are still good no holes. I have used the radiator additive sealet. It worked but i think theres another hole now. Is there any other way to fix it except for buying a new radiator for the moment?
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    Uh oh... You have any holes in your imaginary (not actual) radiator? j/k

    But seriously you may have made the problem worse by adding the stop leak junk.

    Can you actually see the leak or is coolant dissapearing? What is the status of the water pump and heater core? How is the radiator cap? How is the thermostat? Has it actually over heated yet?

    If your radiator is bad you will need another.

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      Originally posted by GAhawlik15 View Post
      I think i have holes in my actual radiator.. All of my hoses are still good no holes. I have used the radiator additive sealet. It worked but i think theres another hole now. Is there any other way to fix it except for buying a new radiator for the moment?
      You can try crimping the tubes that are leaking, but that is really only an emergency repair to get you home.
      As by doing that you reduce the cooling capacity.


      Get a new one (or secondhand) before you overheat and damage your motor.


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        #4
        OP have you checked your Water Pump? My dad had a leak and he thought it was the Radiator.

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          #5
          Yea water pump is good and thermastat.. It looks like its leaking from right below the radiator cap.. Its not overheating at all tho..

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            #6
            try cleaning the area then rough it up with sandpaper and seal it up with JB weld. Then when you have 80 bucks you can go online and get an all aluminum Silla radiator to replace the crappy plastic tanked OEM one.

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              #7
              Yea ive got a leak in one of my coils on my radiator so im gonna go to pullapart and see if theres a decent one there.. I dont like taking the chances on that tho..

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                I've had many radiators crack and leak through my life. I've sealed them with junk and high temp sealants but it never really works.

                Your best best is to get a new radiator or a good used one. My CB is a long term investment for me so I always install new parts over used. Take care of the car and it will last you probably forever. They are so easy to work on and repair and there really will always be parts available as these cars are so common in the junkyards.

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