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Discussion in 'Performance, Engine, and Transmission' started by bonvo, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. bonvo

    bonvo Member

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    ok i have a 56 chevy 3/4 ton i got her running not long ago and found my radiator leaks it looks like its leaking where the tubes join the top tank would plumbing soder and a tourch fix this? ive done some plumbing work and know how to soder it my question is will the soder hold up to the heat and pressure
     
  2. 283 man

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    If it a smaller leak J&B WELD will do a good job on it too.
     
  3. step1958

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    radiator shop normally can fix it easy unless the hole core is shot i had a guy recore mine in marysville california 4 core 300 bucks !!!!!!! brand new just used the 58 tanks top and bottom still looks stock !!!!!!! :D
     
  4. dvalentine

    dvalentine Charter Member

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    For small leaks Barsleak has always worked for me..

    http://www.barsproducts.com/barsleaks_products.htm#bars_cooling

    Val
     
  5. bonvo

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    ill try and get a pic of the leak today so you guys can get a better idea of what im dealing with my uncle said to use the old egg in the radiator but i dont like the idea of an old egg in my cooling system
     

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