Gunk radiator repair?

[Frank Griffin <frankrad4@xxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, my gut reaction is not to use the stuff if I don't have to and I
wanted some others opinions. I have used it to get out of some tight
spots with a newer car but I am more careful about my 41+ year old Imp.
Less than $100 for the repair and rodded out radiator and paint seems
quite reasonable, I don't know if I could find the same deal here in
Massachusetts.
                                 Frank


On Wed, 22 May 2002 12:00:31 -0700 (PDT) Elijah Scott
<imperial1971@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
> --- Frank Griffin <frankrad4@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >   I have developed a small leak in my radiator, it
> > is at the seam where
> > the top tank is.  Someone suggested using the some
> > gunk sealer to fix it.
> > Can it do any harm adding it to my Imps cooling
> > system? 
> 
> Yes!  A few years ago, I learned to avoid this stuff
> at all costs.  It has the potential to clog up water
> passages and heater cores.  And if your car has
> AutoTemp, it can wreak havoc with the water valve.
> 
> Go ahead and take the radiator to a shop.  Having the
> leak fixed and the radiator rodded out should be well
> under $100.  And every shop I've ever taken a radiator
> to has painted it as part of the service.
> 
> Good Luck!
> 
> Elijah
> 
> > radiator and bring it to a shop to be fixed I plan
> > on repainting it
> > before I put it back in the car. I would like to
> > remove a ding that is on
> > the top of the tank near the corner. Do they do do
> > that sort of thing at
> > radiator shops and how much more would it add to the
> > cost of repairing
> > the seam? 
> >                                      Frank
> >  
> > 
> >