YACT: crack in Coolant resevoir, what to patch it with?

[dxkj]

Its a small hole, about 2mm wide and 6mm long, approx. I originally thought it was the hose, but it was part of the plastic support bracket that had cracked and left a hole for fluid to escape.



1991 Chevy Cavalier, 73k miles.



Going to head over to the hardware store in a few and see if I cant figure something out.

 

[wfbberzerker]

dont put your finger in it, cuz another hole will just pop open.

 

[Red]

Epoxy

 

[Vette73]

Why not patch it with a ..... resevoir. Be a lot less pain, and save you a pile of headaches everytime it starts to leak again.

Just fix it, the right way.

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Why not patch it with a ..... resevoir. Be a lot less pain, and save you a pile of headaches everytime it starts to leak again.

Just fix it, the right way.

Haven't found a place to buy one yet... if you have any tips feel free I've already checked a few places around here...

 

[Johnnie]

try and melt it together

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: Johnnie
try and melt it together

That was my first thought, but then I realized that some good patch material would do the equivalent

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: Redhotjrm
Epoxy

yep

 

[cavemanmoron]

if the fluid goes in thru the top,you can put a plastic bag inside,

if it goes in thru the bottom,you will have to repair/replce the bottle..

your local GM dealer can get them,prob need to use a 93,94 for them to look it up.

 

[cavemanmoron]

also Advance Auto parts,sells a universal type overflow bottle kit,for

Interdynamics BVR4
Coolant Recovery System: Big Vehicle; 2.5 Quart Reservoir
1 Year Limited Warranty Find in a store
Ships in 1 day
Weight: 1 lbs.
$9.99



Interdynamics MCR3
Coolant Recovery System: 1.5 Quart Reservoir Find in a store
Ships in 1 day
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
$6.99


Advance Auto Parts #7431
3002 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso 41 miles In Stock



Advance Auto Parts #4933
4015 52nd St., Kenosha 48 miles

 

[Slacker]

Dont put a plastic bag in there, it just might melt and that would be a nightmare for you and your engine.

 

[dxkj]

Trying the epoxy, guess we will see if that works

 

[element]

You found crack in your coolant resevoir? Dood that's illegal! Get rid of it! Turn yourself in you fellon. You're so gellin you're a felon.

OK enough shenanigans. Seriously now:

They sell waterproof tape that you can use around coolant hoses temporarily, until you replace it. It looks like duct tape but it's black and has stronger adhesive. But if your going to an auto parts store for that (where i found it) then you might as well get a new resevoir too, the tape would probably cost more! But get the tape for emergency situations and keep it in the car.

 

[dxkj]

I havent been able to find a coolant resevoir so far or i would just go that route.

 

[Lounatik]

Go to any auto parts store or even Wally world and get some JB Weld it'll seal that crack surer than shiat.



Peace



Lounatik

 

[prvteye2003]

you've got crack in your coolant reservoir? dude, don't let it get wet!!

 

[dxkj]

Sealed it up with some epoxy type stuff that is supposed to be resistant to fuel and oil, hope it stays together