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[bonvo]

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

 

[283 man]

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

 

[step1958]

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 !!!!!!!

 

[dvalentine]

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

For small leaks Barsleak has always worked for me..

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

Val

 

[bonvo]

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