Radiator Help!!

[Gemini]

Hey guys, I have bad radiator(there is like a 2" straight crack on the top plastic piece about 3-4" left of the cap). I know I need to replace it but i was wondering it there was a quick fix. One of my buddys told that I could use JB weld and seal the crack and I should be good for awhile until I get a one new. I just wanted to run this by you guys to see if this is wise or would hold up. Al info will be gratly appreciated

[accordmaniac]

I have no idea about JB weld.
Anyway.. I bought Koyo Radiator from Gripforce-Racing (ebay).
Good seller, great price.

http://stores.ebay.com/Gripforce-Racing

[Gemini]

I have no idea about JB weld.
Anyway.. I bought Koyo Radiator from Gripforce-Racing (ebay).
Good seller, great price.

http://stores.ebay.com/Gripforce-Racing

thanks, there a couple other sellers with new rads at cheaper price. I'm buying one today but need a quick fix until I get it.

[NAiL05]

You can JB weld it. Ghetto but it will work for a temporary fix.

[Gemini]

You can JB weld it. Ghetto but it will work for a temporary fix.

Cool , thanx Nail05, I just ordered a new radiator so i'll try the quick fix today until i get it.

[HondaGuy1212]

yea when my radiator top mouth part broke I just used Jb weld and it worked good for like 2 days then I got my new one

[crewfish13]

JB Weld is nothing but a SHORT term temporary solution. I've had radiators go in 2 Accords (a 90 and a 93) in exactly the same place in the plastic. I've tried everything on the market, and nothing held for more than 1-2 days. Nothing seems to be able to stick to the plastic. Long and short - get a new radiator.

I actually found a shop in Cincy that takes the radiators and replaces the plastic top with an aluminum piece for better repairability (can weld cracks shut). So far, I haven't had any problems, so you may be able to find a shop that can do something similar for you.