need help in decision making

ddarkslayer · July 24th, 2009, 03:29 PM

I have a minor radiator leak and I'm debating on if I should buy stop leak or should just buy a new radiator because I don't trust that stop leak shit I have a feeling if I put it in its going to lock up something other than the radiator like my block or the headgasket what should I do

1sl0w88 · July 24th, 2009, 03:37 PM

I had a very minor leak in mine also and just went ahead and put Stop Leak in it. It fixed the leak and I didnt have any other problems. Hope that helps!

White Thunder · July 24th, 2009, 03:37 PM

try stop leak....if it dont work look in to a alum rad.....

stfudvs · July 24th, 2009, 03:40 PM

i put stop leak in a 79 doge aspen once when i had a small leak, it didnt fix the leak but left a nice amount of gunk buildup in the resivior overflow and on the inside of my radiator cap and overflow outlet

87FloridaGT · July 24th, 2009, 04:09 PM

Do not put in the stop leak if you can help it...yes it may stop the leak but it will also leave all that crap in your engine, radiator and overflow tank and all that is is a band-aid and not a true fix.
Also it wont last forever and you will just have to replace it down the road...do it right the first time!!!

1989Gt. · July 24th, 2009, 06:18 PM

if its your stock radiator i say just screw it and get a new one...

sctravis77 · July 24th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Stop leak is the worse thing you can put into your car!!!

Iwannagofast · July 24th, 2009, 08:36 PM

i say both....go ahead and put in the stop leak then save for a aluminum one

AMmuslGT · July 24th, 2009, 09:02 PM

jb weld or gorilla glue! j/k lol if you have the money just buy a new one. if not then try stop leak

C MY 4D · July 24th, 2009, 09:04 PM

Yeah put some stop leak in it if you don't ever plan on working on it again or keeping it very long.

ddarkslayer · July 25th, 2009, 03:07 AM

thanks but is there a specific brand I should buy

1slo5.0 · July 25th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by ddarkslayer

I have a minor radiator leak and I'm debating on if I should buy stop leak or should just buy a new radiator because I don't trust that stop leak shit I have a feeling if I put it in its going to lock up something other than the radiator like my block or the headgasket what should I do

Take the radiator to a radiator shop to fix it. Real simple.

Mlx50man · July 25th, 2009, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by 1slo5.0

Take the radiator to a radiator shop to fix it. Real simple.

+1 i had a little tiny pin hole leak, the guy welded it up, charged me 15 bucks and i was on my way. No problems since.

sickfox · July 25th, 2009, 11:52 AM

get it fixed, or buy a new one. if u must use something i would use pepper over the stop leak. but idk if u wanna go any route like that on ur stang. i did this to a merc tracer fixed the hole for over a year and no problems.

sctravis77 · July 25th, 2009, 07:32 PM

As a mechanic at our shop we see cars come in all the time with stopped up heater cores and thermostats because of stop leak.

baine21225 · July 25th, 2009, 10:34 PM

is it a stocker? if so then buy a new one

ddarkslayer · July 26th, 2009, 03:24 PM

it leaks on the passengers side I'm assuming its the flush valve

ddarkslayer · July 27th, 2009, 09:20 PM

that radiator is plastic the shops wont do it

July 24th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#1
ddarkslayer Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX 12.48@118.27 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,445 iTrader: 0 reviews	need help in decision making I have a minor radiator leak and I'm debating on if I should buy stop leak or should just buy a new radiator because I don't trust that stop leak shit I have a feeling if I put it in its going to lock up something other than the radiator like my block or the headgasket what should I do

July 24th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#2
1sl0w88 Regular 88 LX 5.0 Convertable Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 482 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had a very minor leak in mine also and just went ahead and put Stop Leak in it. It fixed the leak and I didnt have any other problems. Hope that helps! __________________ Robbie _________________ 88 LX Convertible 5.0 84 GT - Project 66 F100

July 24th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#4
stfudvs Regular 302 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 328 iTrader: 0 reviews	i put stop leak in a 79 doge aspen once when i had a small leak, it didnt fix the leak but left a nice amount of gunk buildup in the resivior overflow and on the inside of my radiator cap and overflow outlet __________________ if you were on a bicycle and we were going up hill i could beat you in a race

July 24th, 2009, 09:02 PM	#9
AMmuslGT Baby Punchin' Champ 2008 Mustang GT I have a toy Pony. He takes Big shits Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilbert, Az Near phoenix Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 0 reviews	jb weld or gorilla glue! j/k lol if you have the money just buy a new one. if not then try stop leak __________________ Mods In garage

July 24th, 2009, 09:04 PM	#10
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	Yeah put some stop leak in it if you don't ever plan on working on it again or keeping it very long. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

July 24th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#5
87FloridaGT Newblet 1987 GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central FL Posts: 732 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do not put in the stop leak if you can help it...yes it may stop the leak but it will also leave all that crap in your engine, radiator and overflow tank and all that is is a band-aid and not a true fix. Also it wont last forever and you will just have to replace it down the road...do it right the first time!!!

July 24th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#6
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	if its your stock radiator i say just screw it and get a new one...

July 24th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#7
sctravis77 Regular 1993 mustang hatch back Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sumter, Sc Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stop leak is the worse thing you can put into your car!!!

July 25th, 2009, 03:07 AM	#11
ddarkslayer Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX 12.48@118.27 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,445 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks but is there a specific brand I should buy

July 25th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#15
sctravis77 Regular 1993 mustang hatch back Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sumter, Sc Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 reviews	As a mechanic at our shop we see cars come in all the time with stopped up heater cores and thermostats because of stop leak.

July 25th, 2009, 10:34 PM	#16
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	is it a stocker? if so then buy a new one __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

July 26th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#17
ddarkslayer Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX 12.48@118.27 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,445 iTrader: 0 reviews	it leaks on the passengers side I'm assuming its the flush valve

July 27th, 2009, 09:20 PM	#18
ddarkslayer Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX 12.48@118.27 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,445 iTrader: 0 reviews	that radiator is plastic the shops wont do it

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