josh_317 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 That additive stuff that stops leaks, how bad is it for the cooling system? I JUST replaced the radiator a month ago and a salt truck was going the opposite direction and the salt it was throwing F'ed my radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redramman Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 One of the liquid leak additives claims to be used by many manurfacturers? Is dammage coverd by rad waranty? probably not.I would solder the leak or have a Radiator shop look at it a new rad should be repairable because metal is not as deteriorated as an old one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 They work good, but it is a temporary fix. It won't last long term so the best thing to do is see if it can be repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche13 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 how long does that leak stuff last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 how long does that leak stuff last?Don't think there is any way to answer that. I have seen it fail in a couple weeks and I have heard people say that they have run it for 2 years. The fact is...it's purpose is a temporary fix to get you to a place that you can fix it properly :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerinmaine Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 They work good, but it is a temporary fix. It won't last long term so the best thing to do is see if it can be repaired. Temporary!?! I'll tell you about temporary! We fixed the hole in this truck's rad: Image Not Found by using coarse ground pepper! Only needed to go another 40km to reach the pit with the brazing equipment, but still! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 :yes: I have heard of the black pepper trick, but never tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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