Hole in Radiator.

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  1. Bioinfomatic

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    I have a small pin hole in my radiator at the top in the seam, I was wondering what would happen if I drive it daily, for about a week until I have money to replace it? (Daily meaning to me at least 15 miles a day.)
     
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    It won't do much of anything as long as you are not overheating. Just make sure your fluid level is kept up. A radiator shop might be able to re-solder the seam instead of replacing the radiator. Try to keep the fluid off of the paint, just rinse it with some water.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    mine had a hole in the same spot and i just soldered it with those $17 kits you can buy at Home Depot.
     
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    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    depends on how bad it is, but stop leak will work, or coffee grounds
     
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    That seam in the top tank is infamous for cracking. You can solder it (like I did) but it just keeps ripping. I had to take a piece of brass sheet and form it over the seam and solder it in place to stop the leak. Then I replaced it with a three row radiator for better cooling.
     

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