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Re: Radiator Repairs

To: "Eric" <eric@erickson.on.net>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Radiator Repairs
From: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 19:16:16 +0100
Don't see why not.  I have done it to the soldered joint between header and
core before now, using a gas 'pencil' that has a very focussed tip.

PaulH.

----- Original Message -----
From: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 11:25 PM
Subject: Radiator Repairs


> Guys,
>
> After doing that stupid thing I did with the worng radiator cap, I now
> have a slight fracture around the base of the top pipe (where the top
> hose fits) of my radiator.  If I can drop the water level a bit (yeah,
> easy... just drive around the block a few times - but seriously it only
> loses a little water out the fracture),
>
> Is there any reason why I can solder up the fracture with the radiator
> IN the car?   If I can drop the water level a bit to stop too much of
> the heatsik effect, it should be able to be soldered in situ, eh?
>
> The fracture ain't too great - it only loses a little water after heavy
> driving... but it DOES lose water and I have a SIX HOUR relay race this
> weekend that will require me to do more than just 4 lap sprints.
>
> I ask because a couple of places have asked that I remove the radiator
> and get it to them for repair.
>
>
>
> Eric
> '68MGB MkII


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