You can do a lot of things with it, but in this case it won't work. You could possibly take it in to a shop which can TIG weld and get the hole fixed, but that's a long shot, because "used" aluminum can be a lot harder to weld. About your only way to fix it is to replace the part. If the leak is occurring from the metal, that's a whole different ball game. The tube side will have a "bump" on it, so make sure you put a hose clamp above that portion and it should seal just fine. All you have to do is split it and it will pull right off with a pair of pliers.
You can remove the crimped ring by splitting it with a grinder, Dremel tool, diagonal cutters, or hacksaw (if you have no other choice). Is the leak coming from where a metal (yes, most likely aluminum) and rubber part are joined? If so, you can remove the crimped ring which is there and treat the interface like any other by using a hose clamp. Can get a torch and some rods for like $20/$30 if that’ll hold. Thanks In advanced.Ĭould I hit it with some aluminum brazing rod? Just did some research and found that. I just need this thing to hang on a little while longer (a couple months) until I can get a truck for work (landscaper) so I’m worried about taking it to a shop and having to shell out money I’m trying to save up. It’s at the bend in the pipe so I’m not sure what limitations that creates. I tried Jb weld high heat epoxy and I’m guessing either the chemical make up of coolant or it needed more time to cure (I let it cure over night) caused it to start to bubble out and fail, I have more to try with but I don’t want to keep spilling coolant. The telltale signs of a blown hose will be coolant. As the engine cools, look for splits or tears in the hoses. You might have to wait as long as 45 minutes. Don’t mess with the radiator cap or anything yet Don’t touch anything until you can do so comfortably. Ultimately my main question is if there is a way I can seal that that would work for at least a little while if not “long” term. Open your hood and let everything cool down. I’m guessing it’s going or coming from the water pump itself but I’m no mechanic just done a little work here and there. Well turns out that leak decided to get big and it’s coming from an small L shape metal (I assume aluminum but I’m not sure) pipe. Usually just told me the light dripping I heard after driving it was probably just condensation for the AC system somewhere. I always suspected there might have been some sort of leak or something going on with the car for a while but no oil change place or even mechanic thought anything was going on. Yesterday after driving my girlfriend to work and sitting in the parking lot for a second my car started overheating like crazy and steam came from the hood. Either way, a blown head gasket can be disastrous for your engine. You may also notice that coolant is leaking from the bottom of the engine and dripping onto the ground. If the head gasket fails, coolant, and engine oil may mix. Hey guys I have an 06 Buick LaCrosse with 145,000 miles. 1.Your vehicle’s head gasket seals the space between its cylinder head and engine block.
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