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Old 11-14-2006, 11:27 AM
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radiator repair?

i have a 95 4runner 3vze 4wd and i have a pin size hole in top of the radiator should i opt for a new radiator or is there some topical fix such as jb weld that would be up for the job. i would like to get this fixed soon so be honest all you truck techies out there. thanks scott
Old 11-14-2006, 11:29 AM
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im sure you can use jb weld not to sure on how long it well last
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yeah i was thinkin that and i dont have the time to do a radiator swap right now so maybe ill try the jbweld
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i had one. I soldered it a year ago. It hasn't leaked since.
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10 yrs....$200 ...replace it...........
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I JB welded mine as part of a "get home" repair.. It's a good indication that you'll need to replace soon.
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deff replace it, but im sure jb weld would work for the time being if you need to put it off a few weeks. I just wouldn't use jb weld as a permanant fix.
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mine was patched with sumthing (not shur what exactly) when i bought it, but a year later the patch came off and i was left stranded. So dont leave the jb weld it there too long.
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As already said, the JB weld will work, but it won't last. The top of the radiator on my 84 Camry started leaking and I patched it with JB weld. It would hold for a while and then it would start foaming from under the patch. I finally just bought another radiator.

It will do ya in the short term though.
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The Permatex #84109 with the black and white mixture will work fine, I have it patch on a civic rediator for more than 2 years, it still hold tight and haven't have a problem. That cost me only $5.00 I believe... If you need some just PM me.
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