How To Fix a Crack In a Leaky Radiator - For Ever - Using Epoxy - D.I.Y

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  • @josephk9182
    @josephk9182  3 роки тому +1

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  • @chasonsnotes
    @chasonsnotes 5 років тому +9

    My JB Weld plastic radiator repair lasted 2 years before the JB Weld began to peel exposing the crack along a bend and bolt mount 90° corner. So, I am going to just add JB Weld at the failed peeling location. Yes the area was ruffed as good as could be in the area of the crack. I realize that these weak areas are created in the molding process where thin areas are created.

  • @ag-ql3np
    @ag-ql3np 5 років тому +7

    It Worked!!
    I had a pretty large crack, in the plastic top of my radiator, coolant was gushing out, it's a few days, and no problems yet!
    THANKS!

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 років тому +3

      hopefully it will work long time

    • @Tyty-xv5fq
      @Tyty-xv5fq 5 років тому +3

      How long it last?

    • @ag-ql3np
      @ag-ql3np 5 років тому +4

      @@Tyty-xv5fq Still working perfectly!

    • @craiglistacc5978
      @craiglistacc5978 4 роки тому +2

      Fixed one mine that way , it blew a hole big enough to put 3fingers in and wiggle room . Cut some clear milk jug squares jbed one then a slightly bigger one over it lasted yrs just kept an eye onit

    • @KollynJ
      @KollynJ 2 роки тому +1

      How long did it work for you guys?

  • @assho8649
    @assho8649 6 років тому +17

    You forgot to drill 2 holes at each end of the crack si it wont crack any more.

  • @johnpeter1999
    @johnpeter1999 3 роки тому +5

    This video was worthwhile

  • @tonyisme4934
    @tonyisme4934 2 роки тому

    Does Marine JB Weld work on a car radiator?

  • @bigstalls1866
    @bigstalls1866 6 років тому +5

    Job weld fixes everything for real

  • @nkaujhmoobleegchannel3734
    @nkaujhmoobleegchannel3734 2 роки тому +1

    Hi there .. I need some information on how I can fixed the crack ? I can’t afford to fix the radiator as now

  • @TheBmanthebeast
    @TheBmanthebeast 3 роки тому

    Is drilling two holes on each side necessary?

  • @gseric4721
    @gseric4721 2 роки тому

    Can this be done if the leak is on the other side of the radiator, facing the engine bay? Or is it just smarter to get the entire radiator replaced?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  2 роки тому +1

      smarter to get the entire radiator replaced

    • @gseric4721
      @gseric4721 2 роки тому

      @@josephk9182 Thanks for the reply. After more research, I went ahead and ordered a replacement. It will be my first time installing a radiator, so wish me luck!

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  2 роки тому +1

      @@gseric4721 I made 3 videos regarding how to replace a radiator here is part 1:
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      Also look at how to fill radiator:
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      I hope it help.

    • @gseric4721
      @gseric4721 2 роки тому

      @@josephk9182 Wow, really? Thanks for telling me. I'm working on it on Monday, so I'll make sure to check them out.

  • @Vampira420
    @Vampira420 2 роки тому

    Hi Joe so I was told by my mechanic that I have a crack in my radiator and I got the supplies from your video but I looked and I can’t find a crack but I do see some dried coolant around the big black tube (not sure what it’s called) that connects the engine to the radiator. Any ideas? Please help. I just need to get this as a quick fix until I can afford to fix the whole radiator if it needs it.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  2 роки тому +1

      Did you lost coolant water ? Did you need to fill up coolant into the radiator ? You need to find where is the crack and apply the glue on it when the car engine and radiator is cold and let the glue dry for a day or so.

  • @hnajee
    @hnajee 4 роки тому

    Thanks Joseph. Good video. Unfortunately, we only have PC Fahrenheit Hi Temp epoxy. Will it work on a small crack on plastic of the radiator. Thanks

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  4 роки тому +2

      You should sand the area where the crack is and put apply the epoxy. Make sure the epoxy can stand 212F (100C) with 20 psi pressure.

  • @nkaujhmoobleegchannel3734
    @nkaujhmoobleegchannel3734 2 роки тому

    Can a crack radiator be fixed ?

  • @iamnotuniqueque5923
    @iamnotuniqueque5923 5 років тому +3

    Hey, I followed your video, and it worked! Thank you 😊

  • @maruthichava4202
    @maruthichava4202 5 років тому +1

    I tried this and followed the steps 100%. After 2 hours of drive the patch broken and coolant is leaking.
    Here are the steps followed,
    1. Drained the radiator 10 hours before.
    2. Cleaned the crack area to remove oil stains
    3. Used the steel scrapper and sand paper to make the crack rough
    4. Mix the both in 1:1 ratio and applied on the crack as shown in the video.
    5. Left the vehicle for more than 24 hours(almost 30 )
    6. Filled the radiator with coolant.
    It was good for first ride up to 60 miles and then I checked how it was, so the patch became smooth like rubber because of heat/pressure and coolant was leaking slowly. The patch lost the grip on the hot surface of the radiator.
    Did I miss any step ?if not why it lost in such a quick time.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 років тому

      What king of radiator you have (plastic or metal)

    • @maruthichava4202
      @maruthichava4202 5 років тому

      It’s metal (1999 Camry LE)

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 років тому

      where is the location of the crack and how big is the crack ?

    • @maruthichava4202
      @maruthichava4202 5 років тому

      It’s a bit bigger than you showed in the video... it’s narrow line

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 років тому

      @@maruthichava4202 some how the JB Weld was not attached properly to the metal surface. You may have rusted metal so you need to remove the rust using a circular sanding paper. Remove all rust 1/2" from each side of the crack. Did you verify that the JB Weld you bought is working for higher temperature. You must buy the one that work with the highest temperature. Also apply the JB Weld 1/2" from each side of the crack and push it into the crack.

  • @UnboxingReviews101
    @UnboxingReviews101 6 років тому

    does it still hold up, how is it working now after a year?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 років тому +3

      I sold the car 2 month ago. It was working with no issue, remember the most important is to scratch the metal that the epoxy will stick to radiator. When the coolant reaches 20 PSI the radiator plug will open and the water will go to the reservoir. So the pressure should not be an issue if your radiator plug work properly.

  • @edgarallen9122
    @edgarallen9122 5 років тому +3

    Great video!! You should throw in a few everybody get down! And California!! And I'll be back! :) Great video and pimp accent dude :)

  • @johnjim3741
    @johnjim3741 7 років тому +4

    Tried it last night, it worked for a while today but eventually cracked the epoxy. Believe the radiator gets too hot for this

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  7 років тому +5

      Jim it is not because of the heat, it is the pressure. You must mechanically scratch the area very well and then apply the 2 parts epoxy. You should put the epoxy on a cold radiator and let it seat for at least 24 hours. You must use the epoxy that is suitable to sustain high temperature. The patch width should be at least 1/2 inch . (1/4 of an inch from each side of the crack.) I hooe it will work for you.

    • @stevey7059
      @stevey7059 6 років тому +1

      @@josephk9182 the epoxy I used says it can resist 250 degree Celsius of heat but it only last for 10 minutes before the coolant shoots out again. And I used the stop leak stuff still didn't work so I gonna try welding or soldering for the last resource before taking it to the mechanic, just feeling frustrated.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 років тому +2

      It is not the heat but the pressure. The epoxy should stick to the radiator but if the area where the leak is not rough it will not stick properly. You need to sand the area and than apply the epoxy when the radiator is cold. It should stay at least for 24 hours before driving.

  • @mq9167
    @mq9167 5 років тому +3

    you should have feathered out the edges after you removed the tape. But nice JOb.

  • @radekstepien1594
    @radekstepien1594 4 роки тому +1

    Genius

  • @HITTHEHAZARD
    @HITTHEHAZARD 7 років тому +1

    Great video!

  • @timedriverable
    @timedriverable 5 років тому +2

    If anything get the marine jb weld

    • @brandonschwartz2395
      @brandonschwartz2395 5 років тому

      That's what I was told, so I got it and did the repair today. Will see how it works after I let it set for 24 hours

    • @5.0marcos
      @5.0marcos 5 років тому

      Brandon Schwartz how did it turn out?

    • @tonyisme4934
      @tonyisme4934 2 роки тому

      Does Marine JB Weld work on a radiator?

    • @tonyisme4934
      @tonyisme4934 2 роки тому

      @@brandonschwartz2395 Does Marine JB Weld work on a radiator?

  • @ArnoldFreeman-n9g
    @ArnoldFreeman-n9g 3 місяці тому

    If you make long commutes, buy a new radiator. This repair isn’t worth being stranded on the highway.