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Thanks to everyone who replied. I will do some further investigation for
the cause of the leak at the water pump/hose connection.
Elton
On Mon, May 18, 2026 at 6:23=E2=80=AFPM Bob Spidell via Healeys <
healeys@autox.team.net> wrote:
> I'm not adverse to sealants--I like to experiment with them and even
> wrote an article on them for a club magazine--but I've never seen the
> need for one for radiator hoses (I do put a little silicone grease on
> the inside to make them easier to remove years down the road). A
> properly sized and fitted radiator hose should not leak; I'd look for a
> small crack on the housing, a deformation or other issue causing a leak.
> Radiator hoses are pliable and the pressure is low--they should seal
> with just a properly installed clamp.
>
> Permatex Seal & Lock is my go-to for tough jobs, but you're looking at a
> semi-permanent 'fix.'
>
>
> https://www.permatex.com/products/thread-compounds/thread-sealants/permat=
ex-seal-lock-thread-compound-35-ml/
>
> bs
>
> On 5/17/2026 7:27 PM, Elton S wrote:
> > I've tried a couple Permatex sealants for the radiator hoses without
> > success. They still weep a small amount of fluid. What successful
> > sealants have you used that you would recommend?
> > Thanks for your replies.
> > Elton
> > BJ7
> >
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<div dir=3D"ltr">Thanks to everyone who replied. I will do some further inv=
estigation for the cause of the leak at the water pump/hose connection.<div=
>Elton</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div=
dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, May 18, 2026 at 6:23=E2=80=AFPM B=
ob Spidell via Healeys <<a href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";>healey=
s@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" =
style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);pa=
dding-left:1ex">I'm not adverse to sealants--I like to experiment with =
them and even <br>
wrote an article on them for a club magazine--but I've never seen the <=
br>
need for one for radiator hoses (I do put a little silicone grease on <br>
the inside to make them easier to remove years down the road). A <br>
properly sized and fitted radiator hose should not leak; I'd look for a=
<br>
small crack on the housing, a deformation or other issue causing a leak. <b=
r>
Radiator hoses are pliable and the pressure is low--they should seal <br>
with just a properly installed clamp.<br>
<br>
Permatex Seal & Lock is my go-to for tough jobs, but you're looking=
at a <br>
semi-permanent 'fix.'<br>
<br>
<a href=3D"https://www.permatex.com/products/thread-compounds/thread-sealan=
ts/permatex-seal-lock-thread-compound-35-ml/" rel=3D"noreferrer" target=3D"=
_blank">https://www.permatex.com/products/thread-compounds/thread-sealants/=
permatex-seal-lock-thread-compound-35-ml/</a><br>
<br>
bs<br>
<br>
On 5/17/2026 7:27 PM, Elton S wrote:<br>
> I've tried a couple Permatex sealants for the radiator hoses witho=
ut <br>
> success. They still weep a small amount of fluid. What successful <br>
> sealants have you used that you would recommend?<br>
> Thanks for your replies.<br>
> Elton<br>
> BJ7<br>
><br>
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