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

 

im sure you can use jb weld not to sure on how long it well last

 

yeah i was thinkin that and i dont have the time to do a radiator swap right now so maybe ill try the jbweld

 

i had one. I soldered it a year ago. It hasn't leaked since.

 

10 yrs....$200 ...replace it...........

 

I JB welded mine as part of a "get home" repair.. It's a good indication that you'll need to replace soon.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.