coolant leak

josh97gt · **coolant leak**

What could i do to seal a coolant leak from the manifold which is cracked while I get a new one?

thnx

01mineralgrey6 · 09-01-2004, 12:45 AM

um...getting a new maniflolds about all i can think of...may wanna try some JB weld or something?? i don't know, others will chime in. Welcome to the site btw

josh97gt · 09-01-2004, 12:49 AM

I asked for something "WHILE" I get the new manifold. Whats JB weld?

WhiteStang99 · 09-01-2004, 01:40 AM

you might have to explain that. They may not have JB Weld in China.

josh97gt · 09-01-2004, 01:41 AM

I live in texas

WhiteStang99 · 09-01-2004, 01:43 AM

Location: china

Anyways, google is ur friend. JB Weld is something that reacts to create a weld-type of bond, usually between two metals. It basically creates a "weld" (which I'm assuming you know is) by mixing two chemicals and allowing them to cure.

97Stallion · 09-01-2004, 07:11 AM

JB weld is an epoxy based adhesive. When you mix the 2 parts, a chemical reaction takes place and it'll form a tempory bond. This stuff is ok, not the greatest. Also you need to give it about 24 hours for it to fully cure. You can pick it up at just about any auto parts store. And where exactly is this crack? Do you have pics for us?

lowflyn · 09-01-2004, 11:38 AM

I've put jb weld on a radiator crack before..it couldn't handle the heat and ended up busting again in the same spot through the jb weld..just my 02cents and personal experience for ya