has anyone had a leak in the (1/4" hard "pipe") coolant line, that attaches to the top of the radiator...on the left (passanger side - us)
... i think this line is going to or returning from the tranny system...anyway, it is leaking where it goes into the radiator...any fixes or sugguestions on this? other that buying a new radiator..??...thanx...
Try J-B Welding it.
j-b welding...i am not familuar w/that...do i just pick up some at a auto parts store?....thanx for the tip....
JB Weld is a steel filled epoxy available most places adhesives are sold - hardware, auto stores, places like that. It comes in several versions, from the original that takes a couple hours to set to "JB Kwik" which sets in a few minutes. Heat speeds the hardening process. All take a day to harden completely, but are workable with files, saws and sandpaper when hard. On metal surfaces it is reasonably permanent.
Be sure to remove all traces of oil with alcohol or brake cleaner before applying the epoxy.
Mike
thanx folks for the tip...i picked up some radiator weld, and applied it...i let the car sit and "set" for 12 hrs and just drove it and got it warmed up...it seems to be holding, so far...does anyone know aprox how many lbs of pressure the 940t coolant system "pumps" up to?....thanx, (as always) for the group help....
i took the 940t for a hard 90 mile frive...no leake what so ever...the weld stuff is holding great...thanx...shop wanted $450 for radiator swap out....i will keep an eye on it, i did install or re wired the low washer fluid warning light to indictate a low coolant resevoir condition.....
Like most, somewhere around 15 psi. Certainly below 20 psi.
Mike
sounds good...thats a bit less than i thought...the way it hisses when i relieve yhe pressure by un screwing the cap....anyway...the leak is fixed...thanx for the advice zencr & michael
The leak is fixed but are you sure you have solved the issue as to why the radiator leaked.Is it worn out clogged ?But if it was obvious damage,such as a stone ,you might be safe.
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