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Old 09-06-2009, 03:20 AM   #200 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
Here's the first question: I know topher already told me how to reseal the top plastic bit of the radiator, but I didn't do a good job about it. The issue is that the metal is bent, which makes rebending the plastic to it quite a difficult task. Would I be pushing my luck wailing on the top end of the radiator with a hammer trying to straighten it out to reseal or should I try taking it to a shop? What would a radiator shop charge me to fix it? Also, I ended up using some jbweld to close up the hole since I feared melting the radiator and it was a tiny hole anyway, so I needn't have removed the reservoir, but o well, I'm stupid.

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A shop will probably over charge you now because you've messed with it, so they'll have to "fix" what you've done.

So you've pressure tested the radiator somehow, and figured out that the original hole isn't leaking anymore, but now you've got a leak at the end tank?

You can *lightly* tap the metal to attempt to straighten it, but it might not work. In any event, heat it up with a propane torch before doing so, and stay away from directly heating solder joints.

Meanwhile, if you've got the $100 or so, get an aluminum rad off eBay to install. If it comes to going to a radiator shop, I can't say for sure what they'd charge you, but I'm relatively certain it will be close to that anyway.

You could also get this one, for $50 with free shipping.
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