[DeTomaso] Fluidyne Radiator Repair from Zip Ties

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/6/07 4:38:05 PM, claywillmott at hotmail.com writes:

> If the leak from the zip tie (drivers side inferior corner) is near the 
> edge would anyone suggest trying to fix rather than replace? 
> 
Most leaks in radiators of any material are quick-fixed by reaching into the 
core face (front or back-whichever's closer to the bad tube) with needle-nose 
pliers and squeezing a tube or two closed, thus stopping the leak. Doesn't 
look very good and you lose cooling from that tube (or tubes), plus this is a 
very temporary fix. A real fix will require cutting the tank off and welding 
(probably plugging the bad tube as before but it;ll look better), then rewelding 
the tank on. MIght be 50% of the cost of a new one. Corvette shops have been 
running alloy radiators since the '60s- you might try one & see if they have a 
cheap fix. Personally, I'd call Fluidyne (not one of their local rep's), tell 
them what happened and see if they have any suggestions. You might get lucky!   
Good luck- J DeRyke


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