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Old 08-31-2004, 11:57 AM
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Ok well last night on the way home from work I hit a Propane can that was in the middle of the interstate...Luckily it did not explode....But anyways I pulled over to the side of the Interstate and checked my vehicle and it appeared fine except for when I looked under the hood of my car and there was radiator fluid all over my damn engine so I was like wtf and I checked the radiator and did not find any cracks in it or anything at the time and was just thinking that it came from the cap; so I drove it home. Well this morning I go and check it and come to find out there is a crack at the top of the radiator oh about 1 to 2 inches long give or take. Now I was wondering if I was to seal it up with some metal filler would it work and for how long and will I be able to drive like it is for about 2 weeks till I get another radiator without it overheating and losing any fluids???

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

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Old 08-31-2004, 12:12 PM
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If the metal part of the radiator is damaged, you might be able to get it welded at a radiator shop. Or you can just try JB Weld. Good luck.
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I fixed the radiator in a K-car with duct tape before (cracked endtank.) It held for weeks. :chuckles:


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Originally Posted by Kai
I fixed the radiator in a K-car with duct tape before (cracked endtank.) It held for weeks. :chuckles:


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Well you know what they say IF YOU CANT DUCT IT THEN **** IT!!!!

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