Radiator Follow up

[Bernie Benz]

An ancient term that only old farts would recognize.  Short, serrated face
jaws, double adjustable pivot point, long handles, comes in all sizes.  Good
for gripping odd shaped objects.

Bernie

> From: Paul Luevano <paul at clarity.net>
> Organization: Team Daemon Racing - Vroooom!
> Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 19:42:38 -0400
> To: Bernie Benz <b.benz at charter.net>
> Cc: 200q20V mailing list <200q20v at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: Radiator Follow up
>
> 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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