I just noticed you are in a hurry . Hit the hardware store for solder and either buy a torch or just get one of them little torches that use lighter butane they sell in smoke shops etc.. buy some rubbing alcohol or spray electronic cleaner. Drain down and clean it . Should work fine
Hole in Radiator
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Just want to add for @Rideandrepair
Make sure if you add a screen that it doesn’t rub on the radiator or if you have a AC condenser.
I’ve had the screen rub a hole in 3 condensers and it always happens on the hottest days of the summer!rollin coal, D.Tibbitt and Rideandrepair Thank this. -
I took an aluminum - plastic P/U radiator to a professional radiator shop. Do not know what they did to prep the tube but they sealed it with an electric glue gun.
Have used duct tape on both sides and filled a small core area front to back with JB weld. That worked but it had over night to cure.D.Tibbitt and Rideandrepair Thank this. -
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Aluma Seal dump it in fill and fly.
Flush when you get back home
Bars Leak at any auto parts store.
Nasty stuff to get out of your system too.
IF I were to use this and did not need the heater I would shut off valves to heater front and back.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
I took a rock to radiator back in 05. Pinched it shut and JB weld plus some stop leak crap which I wouldn't use again ever fyi. Still holding tight today
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1/2 gallon low after 100 miles. Might just make it. 550 miles to go. One more hour this Birthday’s over. Thank God it only happens once a year Lol. I’ve been very Lucky despite everything. Finished before it rained, been storming on and off. Every time I had to pop the hood it had quit raining. Could always be worse. Missing my appointment tomorrow will be a disaster. Going to Walmart. Guess I’ll try to solder it tomorrow. Thanks everyone, it’s appreciated.
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Electrical solder is a bad idea. It tends to be softer as a 60 / 40. 60 % tin and 40 % lead. For a radiator you are better off with something like a 40 /60. You are out on the road. I hate stop leak but if I were in your shoes I would pinch the tubes, stop leak, cap loose and get home. Practice radiator repair at home.D.Tibbitt, Rideandrepair, Goodysnap and 3 others Thank this. -
As mentioned Aluima seal at any auto parts store Is temporary fix to get ya home or fixed properly
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