In a message dated 5/15/03 10:51:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
mmorris@nemr.net writes:
> Dumb question: Can you solder the leaks while there is coolant in the
> radiator, or do you have to drain it?
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I doubt it. The coolant will steal the heat from the torch. It should be
drained first. Same thing when sweating pipes under a sink. It just doesn't
work until all the water boils away.
Allen Hefner
Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget (#51 FSP)
'75 MG Midget (The Project)
'99 Ford Contour SE Sport (24v V6)
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