Radiator Follow up

[Paul Luevano]

Bernie Benz wrote:
>
> 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!

Cool, thanks for the suggestion.  Now for a stupid question.  What are gas
pliers, and where can I get some?  If I can get it to seal up for a bit longer,
that would be spiffy.

Here is the area of the problem:
http://www.clarity.net/paul/audi/temp/radiator/rad1.jpg

And a close up:
http://www.clarity.net/paul/audi/temp/radiator/rad1.jpg

So far, it sounds like the metal radiator is the way to go if this one is a
goner!


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