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sambudo 11-04-2013 02:46 AM

what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
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Has anyone had experience using Q-bond? I need to fix until I can get it properly fixed.Attachment 1170712

elf w/capital T 11-04-2013 07:37 AM

Re: what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
No experience with that, i have used the 5 minute epoxy stick...play dough type stuff though....good luck!

MARKDTN 11-04-2013 08:28 AM

Re: what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
JB Weld

Or just get a propane torch and fix it yourself.

special-K 11-04-2013 09:15 AM

Re: what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
Solder,it's not that difficult. Why halfass it?

68gmsee 11-04-2013 10:13 AM

Re: what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
Unless you're dead broke, I'd take the whole thing off (about 30 minutes to an hour). Shouldn't cost that much to have it re-soldered.

If the radiator is otherwise in good shape, you might want to have it rodded and clean while it's out.

hayhauler71 11-04-2013 10:57 AM

Re: what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
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Originally Posted by special-K (Post 6347267)
Solder,it's not that difficult. Why halfass it?

what he said and it is easy to do clean it flux it solder it

geezer#99 11-04-2013 11:30 AM

Re: what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
I've seen a bolt on valve stem used as a temporary fix. Clean off the area, bolt in the stem, remove the valve in the stem and hook your overflow hose to it.
Here's some examples. Should find some at a tire store.
http://abc.eznettools.net/accessorie...alveStems.html

sambudo 11-05-2013 12:34 AM

Re: what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K (Post 6347267)
Solder,it's not that difficult. Why halfass it?

Agreed I will pull it off and have it re-soldered. Thanks

In The Ten Ring 11-05-2013 12:43 AM

Re: what to use to fix the overflow on radiator
 
I think if I had that issue, I'd call the local radiator shop. That said, a new radiator really isn't that much. I got a 3 row from Advance Auto for less than $200.00. Now I don't know what your budget is but it is a radiator....pretty important to the truck's functions.

I did have to get the actual part number for the radiator, Advance Auto didn't know what I was talking about.


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