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18th December 2009, 19:32 | #1 |
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Leak On Radiator
Hi all,
I have discovered a small leak on my radiator and there is no way I going to get in to the garage until the new year, so as a temp fix could I plug it with some JB weld or JB putty?, I have been strongly advised not to use any kind of liquid rad seal by Rover specialists.... |
18th December 2009, 19:42 | #2 |
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depends on where the leak is,difficult to get to the core of the radiator with putty.
don't put any additives in the system...only my opinion |
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18th December 2009, 20:26 | #4 |
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I have had a chat with the tech guys at xpart and they categorically stated to stay away from any kind of rad seal, k-seal etc.....
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19th December 2009, 07:50 | #5 |
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I had a small leak in my 1.8T radiator over three years ago. I poured in some Bars Leaks and it cured it immediately and has been fine ever since.
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Just stirring up the dilemma. Personally, I'm against sealants in most situations, but here, I'd use a sealant to get me going over Christmas. Later, I'd drain, flush out the gloop and replace the radiator when time permits. TC |
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