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05-30-2004, 8:00 PM
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how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
i have the radiator fan relocated on the busa. it then proceeded to wear a couple little pinhole leaks in the radiator. how do i fix it? TIG weld? bars leaks? radiator repair shop? this radiator has been modified in order to work with an intercooler so i really need to repair it.
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05-30-2004, 9:30 PM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
I saw McGyver put 2 raw eggs in a hot radiator to fix bullet holes.... 
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05-30-2004, 11:01 PM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
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Originally Posted by NinerPilot
I saw McGyver put 2 raw eggs in a hot radiator to fix bullet holes....
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OMG... That just made me laugh hysterically. 
Sorry soupy. I understand you're in a mess and waiting for helpful answers but the "McGyver solution" was funny... you gotta laugh.
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05-31-2004, 1:20 AM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
Yellow pages for the local radiator shop.
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05-31-2004, 7:50 AM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
I use JB Weld and have run several crashed radiators that have been repaired with this or straight epoxy with excellent results.
Just make certain you let it cure for at least 36 hours before using it.
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05-31-2004, 7:00 PM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
Black pepper-like the kind you use on food. No joke. Just put some in the filler neck and run it for a little bit. Should take care of it.
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05-31-2004, 8:21 PM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
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Originally Posted by Gearhead
Black pepper-like the kind you use on food. No joke. Just put some in the filler neck and run it for a little bit. Should take care of it.
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for a permanent fix on a turbo engine? not sure thats the route i'd like to take. i think i'm gonna try and TIG weld it tomorrow.
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05-31-2004, 8:45 PM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
If the core is brass or copper whip out with your electrical solder and a crack torch er I mean a propane torch.
Use a dremel to polish off any paint and get to some metal. It also helps if you make sure this puppy is bone dry before trying to fix.
on my 66 mustang 4 core radiator I had the fan bite a few cores. I cut out the damaged area. Pinched the tubes about an inch down and filled the fresh cut tube with solder.
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05-31-2004, 9:08 PM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
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Originally Posted by Soupy
for a permanent fix on a turbo engine? not sure thats the route i'd like to take. i think i'm gonna try and TIG weld it tomorrow.
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Awww, come on! Where's your sense of adventure?
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05-31-2004, 9:23 PM
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Re: how to repair pinhole radiator leaks??
i too have used solder and a butane torch to fix a radiator. It was on an old jeep and the kids motor mount let go putting the fan into the radiator. We soldered about 20 holes in the middle of the woods, filled it back up with muddy water and it never leaked. He never even replaced the radiator and it's still not leaking 2 years later. Copper solders real well (obviously!)
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