Radiator Follow up

[Bernie Benz]

Paul,

Before you spring for a new one, try this:  With a pair of gas pliers, try
rolling the aluminum tabs that are crimped over the plastic end header
tighter over the header, one at a time.  You should be able to do this in
situ on the top tank.  There is a rubber gasket between the two and you may
be able to establish enough additional squeeze on this gasket to go another
10 years.  BTDT on an IC.  DFI if IAB!

Bernie

> From: Paul Luevano <paul at clarity.net>
> Organization: Team Daemon Racing - Vroooom!
> Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 18:12:02 -0400
> To: 200TQ20V List <200q20v at audifans.com>
> Subject: Radiator Follow up
>
> OK, like a dummy, I didn't pay attention to the radiator discussion, as my
> radiator was fine.  Guess what?  :(
>
> Radiator is leaking from the top seam, right next to the hose to the aux.
> radiator. At first I though it was the hose, but no such luck.  It is "OK"
> when
> the car is running, but when I shut the car down, it start puking from the
> seam.  I put some stop leak in, and that helped (I had to get to, and back
> from
> Concord NH from Boston MA, towing 1 bike up, and 2 back yesterday).  I got all
> the way there and only lost ab out 1/2 the reservoir.  On the way home, I lost
> none until I shut the car off.
>
> So, what was the consensus?  OEM or metal?  And where is the best place to get
> from?
>
> Sorry for not paying attention earlier.  I will take a look through the
> archives, but was hoping someone remembered the outcome!
>
> Thanks much.
>
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