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Coolant Leak

Postby zephyrus17 » Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:16 pm

I've just noticed a very very tiny leak at the inlet junction above the radiator. It's the black hard plastic place. It's just on the side. The leak is very small, but nevertheless, there. Could I just get a radiator sealer for this?
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Re: Coolant Leak

Postby JBT » Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:57 am

No, don't use a sealant. Get a new top tank fitted and it will be good for another decade.
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Re: Coolant Leak

Postby zephyrus17 » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:21 am

It's probably time I got a new radiator, then...
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Re: Coolant Leak

Postby JBT » Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:00 pm

Not necessarily, the radiators last quite well but the plastic top tanks die from brittleness over 20 years.
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Re: Coolant Leak

Postby zephyrus17 » Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:43 pm

Ahh well.. I ordered an ASI radiator anyway. Was pretty cheap for $235 and free shipping
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