2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission radiator stop leak

[DCreed]

Yes, I have used it. when I was young and dumb. I also fixed all the problems created by using such products, far worse than fixing it right the first time. Would I duct tape a rad hose to get home, yes. would I leave it that way for years just because it was holding, NO.

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

Well, thank you ALL for the responses. We live and learn in this life by taking advice and consideration from everyone we come in contact with. It is our own responsibility to sift and discern through it all and make the best decision for us, personally.



Sheesh... . I feel like I'm dealing with kids in my auto class!



Seriously, I do appreciate all of the words of encouragement, warning, etc. I am a member on 2 other sites (both of them free) and the TDR has to be the most friendly, professional site I have been on.

Thanks again

Nate

 

[BigPapa]

We're all just kids at heart. If not, we wouldn't enjoy playing so much with our favorite "toy" trucks.



Now, about that comment about the duct tape... ... ... ... . :-laf



Scott

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

Well, I "fixed where I thought the leak was coming from to no avail. Where else could it be dripping from? I can see the bottom side of the water pump where the weep hole is and can see no antifreeze at all. Any ideas? It's not a big leak but it is a consistant drip.

 

[Gene Arnold]

Originally Posted by ATaylor - If you are going to try the stop leak, why not go the Macgyver route and just crack an egg in the radiator!

Some of these "old wive's tales" of fixes date back to the time before they were pressurizing cooling systems. I'm not sure some of them will work in modern pressurized radiators. I'm 74 years old and remember a couple of times when I used sodium silicate, commonly called "Water Glass," as an economical fix. I don't think the egg fix includes the yolk (I guess the "yolks on you"):-laf I think it is just the white of the egg that does the work.



That egg fix reminded me of the story my dad told about his dad and mom. Grandma saw Grandpa break an egg and put it in the radiator of the old Model T Ford. Later as they drove to town Grandma looked down and saw one of the old tires bulging and about to blow out. She yelled to Grandpa, "Bruce, Bruce, that egg is coming out of the tire!"

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

Some of these "old wive's tales" of fixes date back to the time before they were pressurizing cooling systems. I'm not sure some of them will work in modern pressurized radiators. I'm 74 years old and remember a couple of times when I used sodium silicate, commonly called "Water Glass," as an economical fix. I don't think the egg fix includes the yolk (I guess the "yolks on you"):-laf I think it is just the white of the egg that does the work.



That egg fix reminded me of the story my dad told about his dad and mom. Grandma saw Grandpa break an egg and put it in the radiator of the old Model T Ford. Later as they drove to town Grandma looked down and saw one of the old tires bulging and about to blow out. She yelled to Grandpa, "Bruce, Bruce, that egg is coming out of the tire!"

That's a great story, Gene! I love to hear stories from you "old timers" about days gone by. I know that all of the times that pass are considered the good ol' days by somebody and I truely envy you folks who got to live through them. I'm only 31 but I can look back to the early 80's and remember alot of things that I miss about my part of Wyoming. I honestly believe that the best times in my life have yet to come, but I already miss some of my good ol' days!

 

[Bob Cochran]

I have a leak maybe like yours. It drips under pressure from the thermostat housing. I have not gotten around to fixing it yet put it is a very small leak. I tried re torquing the bolts but did not help. I am trying to remember when I changed to a higher temp. rating not long after I bought the there was a gasket or not. Seems to me the thermostat and gasket was one unit but that was almost 8 years ago so don't quote me on that.

 

[DCreed]

yes, on 24V Tstat has an integral Oring, no "gasket" needed. Go to auto parts store ask for a florescent dye to put in the fluid and follow instructions to find the leak, then fix it.