cracked radiator

[nxtxracer]

there is a 4 inch long hair line crack on the platic end-tank of my radiator. It leaks every time I drive my car. Should I go speed $100 to buy a new radiator or buy something that will seal that leak. If seal what would be the best product to go with.
thanks.

 

[echo]

i think that a new radiator would be the best bet if you can afford it right now.

 

[Newlogics]

You can get used radiator at the junkyard for less then $50.

If you want to seal it, I would go with epoxy or JB weld. Make sure it's heat resistant though. (At least to 400F)

 

[laserblue]

If it's like my crack then epoxy or weld or anything like that will last for only a couple weeks max. The gap continues to crack open - wider and wider, until all the filler/sealer in the world won't help. The pressure just blows the stuff out of the crack. Bars-Leak or any other crap that you mix with the coolant is useless for this kind of leak. Get yourself a replacement radiator.

 

[nxtxracer]

I'm gonna go buy the new radiator, it's $100 with lifetime warranty. Thanks for all your input

 

[tsi_turboawd]

I am having the same problem with my radiator. The top end tank has about 4" hair line long crack. Im gonna epoxy/JB weld it for now.

Would a 1G NT radiator be the same as 1G turbo?

If so then ill take one off my sisters NT and put it on mine =)