Patching a Radiator?, Help... Options

[KAMiX]

Ok my radiator has a hairline crack along the top. Squeezing the top hose used to make it bulge a little around the crack, and looked like it could get worse. I got some organic cleanser/patcher stuff, which you mix with your coolant and flushes any corrosion or build ups and also goes hard when it comes in contact with air. Seems to be doing a good job so far.

But I want to patch the radiator externally (it's looking kinda nasty), and not sure exactly what to use on the ceramic/plastic type surface. Has anyone got any idea's on what to use? I haven't messed with this material before, and don't want to pay some radiator shop to do something I could do.

Cheers

[KAMiX]

Yeah was thinking about replacing it but I am getting a whole bunch of work done to to the car over the next few weeks (new header, clutch, timing belt, rust cutout/repainted, hopefully wheels, alarm system, etc.) so a bit short on cash for now. Not to mention that this is already a nice big aftermarket rad. with 2 nice fans, and the crack is real small - it hasn't leaked yet.

I always keep a close eye on my coolant & oil levels so I might just try some high temp epoxy on the outside and see how it goes for now. If it's no good I'll swap it.

This post has been edited by KAMiX: May 17, 2004 - 3:00 AM