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The Eastwood paint thats made for radiators is extremely thin,
probably more so then regular paint.
John
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 8:40
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Gunk radiator
repair?
I have seen radiator paint for sale that is supposed to
allow better
heat transfer, I wonder if this paint is any different from
any flat
black engine paint. I have a propane torch, is the solder and flux
any
different from what you would use for a copper pipe? Is it beyond a
DIY
to remove the whole tank? I think the dent is repairable, it is
very
blunt without any sharp creases to push
out.
Frank
On Wed, 22 May 2002 17:26:39 -0700 "Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> In
general, it is a good idea to be very sparing with paint on a
>
radiator,
> as it impedes the heat transfer. If you want to paint
the tanks,
> fine, but
> keep to a very thin 'dusting' of flat
black on the fins.
>
> Putting sealant in a car is always a last
resort, as it inevitably
> hastens
> the day when the whole
cooling system will need to be cleaned out,
> including
> the
block passages. If I were stuck with a hole in my radiator in
> the
> middle of the Sahara Desert and only one 6-pack of beer
to keep the
> cooling
> system full, I'd use sealer too (I'd use
the powdered aluminum stuff
> that is
> usually next to the cash
register at your local NAPA store, which
> sells for
> 99 cents),
but unless it is an emergency like that, I think you
> should
have
> it fixed right. If they take the top tank off
to fix it, perhaps
> you can
> persuade them to push the dent out
for you, but copper is
> notoriously
> brittle when it gets old,
they may refuse to take the chance.
> Depending on
> how
bad the leak is, and where it is, they may be able to solder it
> for
you
> without even removing it from the car (or if you have a propane
> torch and
> the right solder and flux, you can do it
yourself).
>
> Dick Benjamin
> ----- Original Message
-----
> From: Frank Griffin <frankrad4@xxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 10:22 AM
> Subject: IML: Gunk radiator
repair?
>
>
> > 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? If I
pull
> the
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
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