radiator fill neck leak

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    • March 19, 2011 at 8:58 pm #30218
      DavidPrivett
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        has anyone do any soft soldering on any of the chinese radiators being so thin I was wondering if a leak around the fill neck I should just leave alone.do not want to get a tank leak to chase.I believe I do not have any pressure issues that caused this fill neck leak.

      • March 19, 2011 at 9:03 pm #31706
        Affordable
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          If you can clean it up good,and you know how to soilder it should not be a problem,if you are not experienced take it to a radiator shop

           

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        • March 19, 2011 at 9:20 pm #31707
          Bob Rooks
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            I had to do some soft-solder reinforcing on my radiator, not a problem if you get it clean and bright. But I agree with Tommy, if you are inexperienced at this just take it to a radiator shop.

            Also, I would install a coolant recovery system – it will keep air purged from your cooling system, which should be air tight.

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          • March 20, 2011 at 4:09 am #31709
            biggerten
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              I had to reflow the joint on mine, piece of cake.

            • March 27, 2011 at 8:34 am #31797
              Ranch Hand
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                Prep & experiance is key…… but yes.

                 

                Ronald

              • April 16, 2011 at 12:55 pm #32084
                jesseflachs
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                  Take it to a radiator shop. I didnt have much luck fixing mine and actually made it worse. I took it to a radiator shop and for $80 they rebuilt the whole fill neck/top part of the radiator and pressure tested it sealing one leak. But like the other guys say, if your confident in soldering go for it.

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