j-b weld fix on cracked t-pipe on upper radiator hose ?
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Vegas weather got extremely hot 45-55 Celsius and my x-type couldn't take it.
looks like there is a hairline crack on top of the t-pipe and just made it home before the leak got bad. so my car sitting in the garage and don't want to drive it like that.
is anybody tried to fix it with jb weld epoxy or use the plastic welder as a temporary fix ?
got the j-b waterweld but i might try the plastic welder before i apply the epoxy.
don't have the tools to fix it at home and i read a few posts here its a pain to reach the clamps and bolts.
thanks !
looks like there is a hairline crack on top of the t-pipe and just made it home before the leak got bad. so my car sitting in the garage and don't want to drive it like that.
is anybody tried to fix it with jb weld epoxy or use the plastic welder as a temporary fix ?
got the j-b waterweld but i might try the plastic welder before i apply the epoxy.
don't have the tools to fix it at home and i read a few posts here its a pain to reach the clamps and bolts.
thanks !
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Vegas weather got extremely hot 45-55 Celsius and my x-type couldn't take it.
looks like there is a hairline crack on top of the t-pipe and just made it home before the leak got bad. so my car sitting in the garage and don't want to drive it like that.
is anybody tried to fix it with jb weld epoxy or use the plastic welder as a temporary fix ?
got the j-b waterweld but i might try the plastic welder before i apply the epoxy.
don't have the tools to fix it at home and i read a few posts here its a pain to reach the clamps and bolts.
thanks !
looks like there is a hairline crack on top of the t-pipe and just made it home before the leak got bad. so my car sitting in the garage and don't want to drive it like that.
is anybody tried to fix it with jb weld epoxy or use the plastic welder as a temporary fix ?
got the j-b waterweld but i might try the plastic welder before i apply the epoxy.
don't have the tools to fix it at home and i read a few posts here its a pain to reach the clamps and bolts.
thanks !
Hope it works for you it's good stuff. It prefers metal but will stick to some plastics.
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Thanks for the replies.I ended up replacing the whole upper coolant hose. Jb didn’t work.
it was working for a few weeks but got another leak around the water pump and under the radiator.
still have to fix that ,trying to find out where it leaks and what can i do about it. Is the system got over pressurized because of the new hose ? Old hoses, sealant can’t take it ?
it was working for a few weeks but got another leak around the water pump and under the radiator.
still have to fix that ,trying to find out where it leaks and what can i do about it. Is the system got over pressurized because of the new hose ? Old hoses, sealant can’t take it ?
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