radiator question
#1
radiator question
what is the radiator made of? specifically the top crown piece. my dad says it might be a resin or brass or aluminum. just wondering cuz i have a small seam leak and i wanted to use some kind of epoxy to try to close it, but i need to know what its made of first. thanks
#2
The tank (on the top) is made of a platic/resin type of material. You may be able to fix it with 2 part epoxy. But I do not suggest it. The fins of the radiator are aluminum and have NO chance of repair. IMO just goto Autozone and buy one for like $175.00. I know its a little bit of cash, but its brand new and has a LIFETIME warranty. Usually they cool a little better than stock too. The epoxy may work for a little while. (like a day) but not long because of the pressure, temperature and antifreeze If the radiator is COMPLETLY dry and empty, it may hold longer (also make sure the epoxy dries for at least a day to cure). Just think of your cooling system as a pressure cooker @ 200 degrees and 16lbs of pressure. thats a lot of stress for any type of adhesive.
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