Radiator Leak

[Flyson]

My radiator in my '96 DC4 has started to leak. After a while of searching for the source of the leak, it looks to be 3 tiny holes next to each other (The holes are about 1mm in diameter, and located within 3 centimeters of each other) which are spurting out thin amounts of coolant, and eventually running the radiator dry.

Anyway the leak is located right at the bottom of the radiator on the plastic part. Is there anyway I can seal this leak permanently? For now I'm using duct tape which was good for about a week, but eventually the pressure tore off the tape.

http://i59.tinypic.com/n3unep.jpg

My radiator looks similar to this and the holes are right at the bottom were the plastic is.

[lilthug]

http://www.wikihow.com/Seal-a-Leaking-Radiator
as a temporary fix

but you should replace radiator

or replace engine once it grenades itself cause it overheated

either way recommend to replace radiator

[Flyson]

****KKKKK isn't there some glue that will seal the leak? the leak is soo small it just doesnt seem worth it to replace the whole radiator.

[EK1 Civic]

Try blue plumbing glue, get it from a hardware store. Used for pvc piping, mite do the trick, just smhere a layer to cover up the hole and a bit around it.

[grifty]

The cooling system is under pressure when hot, so sealing it up may or may not work

Im assuming the radiator is still the one original, its going to start becoming worse as the plastic degrades further

just fkn change the thing

[Flyson]

How much will installation cost, if I provide my own radiator

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

How much will installation cost, if I provide my own radiator

If you studied a couple of DIY thread/video's you'd be able to do it with ease.

OR

If you're in NSW pm Bennjamin.

[Flyson]

Yeah just seen a few videos I think ill go to the wreckers this week and pick out a new radiator and install it myself

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Yeah just seen a few videos I think ill go to the wreckers this week and pick out a new radiator and install it myself

In my opinion you're better off buying a brand new one, even if it's a random eBay one.

[Flyson]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250798027567?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Thoughts on this radiator

[JayTea18]

How much will installation cost, if I provide my own radiator

Install it yourself man.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dV4iNwjLav4

Just remember to bleed you coolant after filling the new radiator with coolant.

[Boost]

flyson,

Get a new one. Don't bother with any leak sealant etc. They won't hold and if they do it won't hold for long before it pops. Last think you want is it to burst while you're out somewhere far and left stranded.
Then you'll need to buy a new radiator, pay for towing, the hassle and if your lucky you won't need to rebuild your motor.

Get an all aluminium one. They will last forever.
Install it yourself. It's easy. When refilling have the front of the car tilted up so the air bubbles can escape through the cap. Also have your heater on to let the coolant flow through there also.

[Flyson]

Thanks guys

[Flyson]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250798027567?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Guys is this is good quality radiator? it has a cooper core with plastic tanks

[Flyson]

Also how can I tell if my radiator is Denso or koyo type???

[Glocker]

put an egg in it, the egg cooks and seals up the holes.














































jokes get a new one

[Flyson]

lol I might do the egg thing for now so I don't have to keep filling the radiator. I'm going to purchase a new radiator tomorrow.

Is this a good quality radiator?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250798027567?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Also how can I find out if my radiator is Denso, and not koyo??


HELLLLLPPPPPPP PEOPLE

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

I'm sure it'll do the job perfectly fine.

[Glocker]

lol I might do the egg thing for now so I don't have to keep filling the radiator. I'm going to purchase a new radiator tomorrow.

Is this a good quality radiator?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250798027567?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649


Also how can I find out if my radiator is Denso, and not koyo??


HELLLLLPPPPPPP PEOPLE


If you don't plan on keeping the car for more than 2 or 3 years ebay ones are fine

if you are planning great things for your car grab a mishimoto, life time warranty

[Flyson]

Ok thanks guys. Anyone know the answer to my second question, how can I tell if my radiator type is Denso or Koyo?

[MIKO_OL]

Install it yourself man.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dV4iNwjLav4

Just remember to bleed you coolant after filling the new radiator with coolant.

that video. quick as **** doe. lol But yeah definitely better in getting a brand new one don't settle for fixing it. It'll just cause problems for the future you.

[grifty]

Ok thanks guys. Anyone know the answer to my second question, how can I tell if my radiator type is Denso or Koyo?

shouldnt matter which one it is

[Flyson]

shouldnt matter which one it is

Ok thanks. Does the replacement radiator have to be the exact same dimensions as the old one?

[Flyson]

Also is a cooper core radiator much different in quality then aluminum core?