To tape or not to tape?

[wangboy925]

Just a couple of hours ago driving home from a freinds house one of my coolant hoses that go to the back of the block had a crack in it and leaks coolant everywhere. This hose comes after the water neck tube pipe line. Now is it ok to tape up this hose temporarily so I could make it to school and back home and go to Auto Zone afterwords? Keep in mind this is for my 420a eclipse.

 

[emoguitarboy]

I wouldn't tape it you'll do more damage.

First thing hit your local auto parts store, replace the hose. If you're in college, usually missing classes doesn't matter tha tmuch, if your in high school... get your parents to sign a note (or forge it)

 

[madtech707]

It is not ok to tape a leaking coolant hose well you can but it will still leak. Save your self the hasle, down the car and get the replacement hose.

 

[99gst_racer]

Parts stores sell heater hose for less than a buck/foot, and it's an easy fix. I would't risk rigging it up, and then loosing your coolant enroute somewhere, only to leave yourself stranded.

 

[94tsi]

Yea i agree taping a coolant hose is a no no, your only asking for another problem