any one ever used stop leak :eek:

**n2o_matt** · 5-14-08, 12:31

yeah, the radiator in my 96 honda accord has sprung a leak. It happened after i decided to go off-roading a bit

. When I parked the car there were a few drops of coolant dripping out. The radiator had done this about 3 yrs ago when i first put it in (VERY cheap rad), it seemed to be leaking from the joint between the plastic end tank and the AL core. I think i through some stop leak in and it fixed the prob, but it seems i gave it a good jarring and its back to leaking. I was orig just going to sell the car the first time i put in the rad/stop leak, but now i'm going to keep it so i don't wanna put anything in it thats gonna cause more problems than it fixes.

Long story short: Anyone know of a good coolant stopleak that works? Or does anyone know of a better way to fix the problem?

thanks, karma is coming...

**kid_puma** · 5-14-08, 12:47

Stop-a-leak "works" depending on the size of the leak. Never-the-less there is also a couple other great products out on the market. Just take a mintue to inquire @ your local auto parts counter. Remember some of the products are just temporary fixes to the occurrence, so keep you eyes open after you mend the leak.

~kp

**Green Alien** · 5-14-08, 13:10

get a new radiator it's pretty cheap.

**BShark** · 5-14-08, 14:11

I used it when I was leaking coolant on my first MX6, it had these small black pellets in the solution. It fixed the leak.

**herox21** · 5-14-08, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2o_matt

yeah, the radiator in my 96 honda accord has sprung a leak. It happened after i decided to go off-roading a bit

. When I parked the car there were a few drops of coolant dripping out. The radiator had done this about 3 yrs ago when i first put it in (VERY cheap rad), it seemed to be leaking from the joint between the plastic end tank and the AL core. I think i through some stop leak in and it fixed the prob, but it seems i gave it a good jarring and its back to leaking. I was orig just going to sell the car the first time i put in the rad/stop leak, but now i'm going to keep it so i don't wanna put anything in it thats gonna cause more problems than it fixes.

Long story short: Anyone know of a good coolant stopleak that works? Or does anyone know of a better way to fix the problem?

thanks, karma is coming...

I work at advance in NC. Off today but i'll stop by and get you a list of stop leaks, prices, and how well they work.

-Ron

**n2o_matt** · 5-14-08, 15:46

after taking a closer look it is actually a small hole caused by the condenser coming out of its bracket and hitting the rad. I used the stop leak with the black pellets and it seemed to work, no leaks while driving it or idling, but then when i turned the car off, the pressure built up and i could hear it kinda gurgle and then slowly start leaking again.

thanks for the help.

**SXE MX6** · 5-14-08, 16:03

there was a new product out that had copper in it, that was suppost to heat up, and "patch" the hole, I heard that it actually works good, but I personally have never tried it myself.

**SinCity** · 5-17-08, 19:30

A new radiator is only like $100. Try radiator.com.

**professorblaze** · 5-18-08, 14:05

this is from

Autozone Inc

123 S Front St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 495-6500
autozone.com

Transpro / Radiator
Warranty - LLT 432406
$93.99

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5-14-08, 12:31	#1 (permalink)
n2o_matt Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	any one ever used stop leak :eek: yeah, the radiator in my 96 honda accord has sprung a leak. It happened after i decided to go off-roading a bit . When I parked the car there were a few drops of coolant dripping out. The radiator had done this about 3 yrs ago when i first put it in (VERY cheap rad), it seemed to be leaking from the joint between the plastic end tank and the AL core. I think i through some stop leak in and it fixed the prob, but it seems i gave it a good jarring and its back to leaking. I was orig just going to sell the car the first time i put in the rad/stop leak, but now i'm going to keep it so i don't wanna put anything in it thats gonna cause more problems than it fixes. Long story short: Anyone know of a good coolant stopleak that works? Or does anyone know of a better way to fix the problem? thanks, karma is coming...
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kid_puma Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ottawa,Ontario (Nations Capital), Canada Age: 25 iTrader: (1)	Stop-a-leak "works" depending on the size of the leak. Never-the-less there is also a couple other great products out on the market. Just take a mintue to inquire @ your local auto parts counter. Remember some of the products are just temporary fixes to the occurrence, so keep you eyes open after you mend the leak. ~kp
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5-14-08, 15:46	#6 (permalink)
n2o_matt Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	after taking a closer look it is actually a small hole caused by the condenser coming out of its bracket and hitting the rad. I used the stop leak with the black pellets and it seemed to work, no leaks while driving it or idling, but then when i turned the car off, the pressure built up and i could hear it kinda gurgle and then slowly start leaking again. thanks for the help.
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