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STOP LEAK OR NO STOP LEAK

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Phil H

03-07-2008 05:49:50




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I have a hairline seep in the bottom tank of the radiator on my Case 450 crawler. I"m tempted to put some stop leak in because it is REALLY slow and small. I"ve tried Bars Stop Leak on different occasions, on cars, but it is like putting cement into a radiator. Anyone have a better idea. Instead of Bars Stop Leak?????
Pulling the radiator would be a hassel, if nothing else works, then I will bite the bullet....thanks...

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steve n carol

03-11-2008 20:37:39




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 Re: STOP LEAK OR NO STOP LEAK in reply to MLD, 03-07-2008 05:49:50  
I've used JB weld in a pinch...sl



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john_bud

03-11-2008 07:37:33




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 Re: STOP LEAK OR NO STOP LEAK in reply to Phil H, 03-07-2008 05:49:50  
Ugggh. I don't like the stop leak stuff as I had a couple cars that some joker had doped full of that. The coolant passages in the block were clogged up and they both were over heaters. That was in the days before pressure washers and I had to un clog it with a bent coat hanger wire poking around for hours and hosing it out with the head off. ish! - wouldn't wish that on anyone.

jb



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JFoshee

03-09-2008 12:15:41




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 Re: STOP LEAK OR NO STOP LEAK in reply to Phil H, 03-07-2008 05:49:50  
Personally I'm not a fan of stop leak because I've seen what the radiator looks like when I finally pull it off and take it to the radiator shop. If you have something to lift with (crane, backoe, whatever) the radiator is not that hard to remove. I don't think the radiator will come off without the front cap being removed, actually I'm pretty sure it won't. There's only a few bolts on each side,4 I think, the radiator straps at the top,disconnect the cylinders at the blade and the lines and I believe that's it. I know it sounds like alot, but it really dosen't take long and when you get it off your looking at the radiator. It's a good idea to replace the little rubber mounts where the radiator bolts to the frame or it will hit the hydraulic pump if worn bad enough.

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Sam from WA

03-08-2008 07:34:24




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 Re: STOP LEAK OR NO STOP LEAK in reply to Phil H, 03-07-2008 05:49:50  
We keep a couple cans of radiator sealant on the shelf for the very problems you have. Go down to your local radiator shop and ask them if they have and radiator sealant. The stuff we get comes in a can about the size of a quart paint can, and its a dry powder that you have to mix with water/antifreeze before you put it in the radiator. We use it mainly for a quick fix that'll hold long enough to get finished with the job and get back to the shop.

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wayne2

03-07-2008 17:41:05




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 Re: STOP LEAK OR NO STOP LEAK in reply to Phil H, 03-07-2008 05:49:50  
I've had luck with half a handfull ground black pepper!!!!(Don't tell wife) W



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Kyle Fenstermaker

03-07-2008 06:13:07




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 Re: STOP LEAK OR NO STOP LEAK in reply to Phil H, 03-07-2008 05:49:50  
The best way to fix the leak is to have it soldered, but if the down time is to much, there is a putty that a good plumbers shop will carry. The putty comes in a stick about 6" long. It's like clay that you have to work by hand. It has a catylist in the clay, once you work it soft, it will harden rock hard. It will adhere to copper and brass and with stand temperatures to 250 degrees F. It's the plumbers version of JB Weld. The surface has to be clean and dry if possible to stick. I have used the stuff in a pinch and does work, but eventually you'll have to pull the radiator and have it fixed. Hope this helps!

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