radiator mishap....ASAP HELP

94v6blkndred · March 16th, 2008, 12:43 AM

Jademetals 98 started running like shit at idle so i figured we had better head home before it decided not to work but in the process overheated and poured steam so i was forced to pull over. I noticed it was steaming and losing coolant from the left side of the radiator(opposite of the cap).I cant tell exactly where and how big the crack or what not is..we ran to wal mart in my car and got some distilled water, antifreeze,and some radiator sealant...went back and checked it...the overfill tank and radiator was completely empty...filled it up...put the sealant in and got it started to make it the two miles we had left for home...i let it idle like the bottle said and it maintained good temperature and finally quit steaming...i went to take it around the block and it heated as soon as i put it in reverse and it made a grinding noise like the engine was too hot...i immediately parked it and checked...the radiator cap wasnt hot at all so i pulled it off and checked..the coolant level had dropped significantly so i dont think the fluid was making it to the hose going to the thermostat because the leak is under that.as soon as i poured more water into it, it steamed up then dropped down again and pretty much evaporated out of the side....i also noticed it wasnt pulling in any coolant from the overfill tank...sooo....Since i dont know how bad the damage is and were broke...can i try to run more sealant in it or do i have to get a new radiator? You think maybe the cap is bad so its not pressurizing the system properly to pull the coolant over??How hard is it to replace a radiator and where can i get one for a good price? I also think her thermostat was going out but i dont know if that is relavant to this problem...sorry for the long post i just need to figure out since we both have jobs and have school....thanks guys!

GreenFaleen · March 16th, 2008, 12:45 AM

those sealents are OK fixes but they clog things up, you need a new radiator and f the crack is as big as it sound only sealant i can think of that would help would be blue devil and its 60 bucks a bottle, but it will fix anything including head gaskets

Universal Products, Inc.: Blue Devil Product Overview

94v6blkndred · March 16th, 2008, 12:46 AM

60 bucks is still cheaper than 200 for a new radiator....plus i think my apartments have a rule on doing auto work out here so i dont even know if i can put the radiator in..but idk if i can take it anywhere cause it sounds like hell when it runs like its not gettin fluid.

GreenFaleen · March 16th, 2008, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by 94v6blkndred

60 bucks is still cheaper than 200 for a new radiator....plus i think my apartments have a rule on doing auto work out here so i dont even know if i can put the radiator in..but idk if i can take it anywhere cause it sounds like hell when it runs like its not gettin fluid.

go pick up a bottle at autozone stuff is amazing just follow the directions really closely and get a couple extra gallons of coolant

94v6blkndred · March 16th, 2008, 12:49 AM

alright ill have to do that then....it seemed like it sealed up kuz it quit steaming but then when i tried to leave it started rollin out steam again..

GreenFaleen · March 16th, 2008, 12:50 AM

yeah alot of those cheap sealers will crack under high heat i have seen radiators almost split in half sealed with this stuff

94v6blkndred · March 16th, 2008, 12:51 AM

word thanks bro i appriciate it...my dad was sayiing to JB Weld it but i cant pin point the crack cause its in an awkward posistion.

GreenFaleen · March 16th, 2008, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by 94v6blkndred

word thanks bro i appriciate it...my dad was sayiing to JB Weld it but i cant pin point the crack cause its in an awkward posistion.

no problem man
JB will weld the cooling channels together so that could be bad, usually works on the plastic parts not the core, but blue devil will seal any of it and it has a money back garente (sp??) so if it doesnt work they will refund you

MWWarlord · March 16th, 2008, 02:19 AM

IDK man...If you have a radiator problem I'd say go ahead and replace it. I know for a fact that a bad radiator can warp your cylinder heads. Then you're looking at over a grand. Better to just go ahead and replace the radiator. Cuz driving around with a bad one can fuck things fast.

stang300a · March 16th, 2008, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by MWWarlord

IDK man...If you have a radiator problem I'd say go ahead and replace it. I know for a fact that a bad radiator can warp your cylinder heads. Then you're looking at over a grand. Better to just go ahead and replace the radiator. Cuz driving around with a bad one can fuck things fast.

i agree. if i was u i would just replace the radiator.

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stephen · March 16th, 2008, 08:34 AM

The radiators on these cars have an aluminum core with plastic tanks. The plastic tanks tend to crack and I don't think any sealant would fix that. You probably need either a new tank installed or a new radiator.

March 16th, 2008, 12:43 AM	#1
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang v6 slower than your average snail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,065	radiator mishap....ASAP HELP Jademetals 98 started running like shit at idle so i figured we had better head home before it decided not to work but in the process overheated and poured steam so i was forced to pull over. I noticed it was steaming and losing coolant from the left side of the radiator(opposite of the cap).I cant tell exactly where and how big the crack or what not is..we ran to wal mart in my car and got some distilled water, antifreeze,and some radiator sealant...went back and checked it...the overfill tank and radiator was completely empty...filled it up...put the sealant in and got it started to make it the two miles we had left for home...i let it idle like the bottle said and it maintained good temperature and finally quit steaming...i went to take it around the block and it heated as soon as i put it in reverse and it made a grinding noise like the engine was too hot...i immediately parked it and checked...the radiator cap wasnt hot at all so i pulled it off and checked..the coolant level had dropped significantly so i dont think the fluid was making it to the hose going to the thermostat because the leak is under that.as soon as i poured more water into it, it steamed up then dropped down again and pretty much evaporated out of the side....i also noticed it wasnt pulling in any coolant from the overfill tank...sooo....Since i dont know how bad the damage is and were broke...can i try to run more sealant in it or do i have to get a new radiator? You think maybe the cap is bad so its not pressurizing the system properly to pull the coolant over??How hard is it to replace a radiator and where can i get one for a good price? I also think her thermostat was going out but i dont know if that is relavant to this problem...sorry for the long post i just need to figure out since we both have jobs and have school....thanks guys!

March 16th, 2008, 12:45 AM	#2
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,004	those sealents are OK fixes but they clog things up, you need a new radiator and f the crack is as big as it sound only sealant i can think of that would help would be blue devil and its 60 bucks a bottle, but it will fix anything including head gaskets Universal Products, Inc.: Blue Devil Product Overview __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

March 16th, 2008, 12:50 AM	#6
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,004	yeah alot of those cheap sealers will crack under high heat i have seen radiators almost split in half sealed with this stuff __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

March 16th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#9
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,397	IDK man...If you have a radiator problem I'd say go ahead and replace it. I know for a fact that a bad radiator can warp your cylinder heads. Then you're looking at over a grand. Better to just go ahead and replace the radiator. Cuz driving around with a bad one can fuck things fast. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

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March 16th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#3
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang v6 slower than your average snail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,065	60 bucks is still cheaper than 200 for a new radiator....plus i think my apartments have a rule on doing auto work out here so i dont even know if i can put the radiator in..but idk if i can take it anywhere cause it sounds like hell when it runs like its not gettin fluid.

March 16th, 2008, 12:49 AM	#5
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang v6 slower than your average snail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,065	alright ill have to do that then....it seemed like it sealed up kuz it quit steaming but then when i tried to leave it started rollin out steam again..

March 16th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#7
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang v6 slower than your average snail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,065	word thanks bro i appriciate it...my dad was sayiing to JB Weld it but i cant pin point the crack cause its in an awkward posistion.

March 16th, 2008, 08:34 AM	#12
stephen Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 548	The radiators on these cars have an aluminum core with plastic tanks. The plastic tanks tend to crack and I don't think any sealant would fix that. You probably need either a new tank installed or a new radiator.

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