radiator end cap plastic repair

[David Ullrich]

Just a thought...but can you access the crack/leak from the inside? If so,
do an inside patch, that way the pressure helps keep it sealed rather than
trying to push the seal out.

Dave
87 CGT 2.3
SE VA

On 1/19/07, Scott Phillips <Scottp at ippe.com> wrote:
>
> Not sure if the area around the crack can be scuffed, enough to provide a
> sealer a place to bond to. but JB weld makes a waterproof epoxy, in stick
> form that you mash together to activate the epoxy. Then you can mold it into
> place.
> As for pressure, I'm using it to repair a couple of holes in the rear
> muffler of my V8Q, and with the hot/cold and pressure that's in there (can't
> imagine it's more then 5-6 psi..similar to a cooling system), it's held with
> no problems. Might be worth a try.
> Wal-Mart $4 bucks..or any FLAPS.
> HTH..
> Scott '90 V8Q x2
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