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Radiator overflow tube loose/leaking

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 1:43 pm
by paperboy
Hi,
My radiator overflow metal tube the one the rubber hose connects to has come loose and it's leaking coolant. How do I re-connect it to the radiator so it seals properly without leaking coolant everywhere? I tried Jb-weld on the outside but it still leaked, my radiator cap is only new 7lbs with overflow bottle installed.
Thank you
Geoff

Re: Radiator overflow tube loose/leaking

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:02 pm
by Errol62
If brazing is not one of your strong points then whip down to your local radiator place or pull it out and take the radiator down and let them fix it. $20 bucks last time I did this admittedly a while ago now.
Cheers
Clay


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Re: Radiator overflow tube loose/leaking

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:45 pm
by Mick
silver solder that is what they use when building radiators also things like metal mend should do the trick if desperate

Re: Radiator overflow tube loose/leaking

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:32 pm
by paperboy
Which coolant do people use for ek grey motor with hydramatic?
Cheers
Geoff

Re: Radiator overflow tube loose/leaking

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:15 pm
by Blacky
Either distilled water with a dash of mineral oil or Toyota red