Repair plastic side on radiator
01-01-2016, 11:19 PM
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Repair plastic side on radiator
Some how I've managed to put a hole in the plastic side of the radiator where the top screws hold it in place. The hole is from the screw itself. Not sure how as the rubber was there.
Anyway is there a way to repair it?
Anyway is there a way to repair it?
01-01-2016, 11:32 PM
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I had the same thing happen on the NA a few years ago. I probably should have replaced it but I am cheap 
. I used a thin aluminum patch with JB Weld. I roughed up the surface with sandpaper and made sure it was uber clean and dry before applying the patch. Still working to this day.
. I used a thin aluminum patch with JB Weld. I roughed up the surface with sandpaper and made sure it was uber clean and dry before applying the patch. Still working to this day.
01-02-2016, 10:34 AM
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I had the same thing happen on the NA a few years ago. I probably should have replaced it but I am cheap . I used a thin aluminum patch with JB Weld. I roughed up the surface with sandpaper and made sure it was uber clean and dry before applying the patch. Still working to this day.
. I used a thin aluminum patch with JB Weld. I roughed up the surface with sandpaper and made sure it was uber clean and dry before applying the patch. Still working to this day.Not worth the new radiator for a small hole IMO.
01-02-2016, 10:15 PM
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I had the same thing happen on th
e NA a few years ago. I probably should have replaced it but I am cheap. I used a thin aluminum patch with JB Weld. I roughed up the surface with sandpaper and made sure it was uber clean and dry before applying the patch. Still working to this day.
e NA a few years ago. I probably should have replaced it but I am cheap
. I used a thin aluminum patch with JB Weld. I roughed up the surface with sandpaper and made sure it was uber clean and dry before applying the patch. Still working to this day.
01-02-2016, 11:39 PM
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Will do E, Yep it's summer here, Car is still on the hoist, tacking this oil leaks i've been having for a while. Turns out to be the balance shaft seals. ordering them monday. Haven't had a chance to drive the car much more then up the block.