A stick punctured the front radiator panel while off roading (I wasn't driving...). Antifreeze was dribbling out, so I went for a quick fix, stripping out the VVVVV-shaped foil above and below the ripped flat tube, then curling each end back on itself and crimping it with pliers. (I hope this doesn't block the whole radiator) I drove back and didn't seem to lose any more antifreeze and temp guage showed normal. Could this "quick fix" be permanent?
Guy
Guy Lux composed the following;:
Depends if it starts to leak again .. ;)
Yes, one or even quite a few 'blockages', are normal in even new radiators.
The same "quick fix" worked for me on my 1978 Jag XJ6 Coupe - for 7 years!! (Well, have you ever priced a Jag radiator?) Badger.
Good to know Badger, I'll see what happens.... Was worried the whole rad would be blocked.
Guy
Nah, but I'll bet you a percentage of the cores are "blocked" unintentionally during the manufacturing process by excess solder anyway. If the temp gauge is ok, don't worry about it - just keep an eye on it for leaks developing. Badger.
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