Radiator leak Question
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Radiator leak Question
Hi everybody, new here and like the site.
My question is i have an 03 5,7 with a leaking RAD , its not no hose or clamp its the Rad its self .
I was wondering about the STOP LEAK produtcs from local Canadian Tire store , Has anybody used them?? , are they recomended or stay away from them?? Thanx in advance.
My question is i have an 03 5,7 with a leaking RAD , its not no hose or clamp its the Rad its self .
I was wondering about the STOP LEAK produtcs from local Canadian Tire store , Has anybody used them?? , are they recomended or stay away from them?? Thanx in advance.
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RE: Radiator leak Question
I'd stay away from it unless I was stuck on the road and needed a quick fix to get home. Those products can't be expected to last long term and can be abrasive to seals, especially in the water pump. Take you truck to a reputable radiator shop. In many cases the problem is a loose solder joint or a pinhole in one of the radiator tubes. These can be easily and inexpensively repaired.
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RE: Radiator leak Question
The Mythbusters cracked an egg into a leaking radiator and it stopped the leak[8D]...but in the end it's always best to get the problem fixed for good by a professional. I used some stop-leak on a '88 Bronco II I had about 8-10 years back. It didn't really help. My radiator was gonna have to be flushed more than once to clean all the crap out. I just put a new radiator in. Good luck and I hope you get it running again!