1994 - 940t coolant line leak ?

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has anyone had a leak in the (1/4" hard "pipe") coolant line, that
attaches to the top of the radiator...on the left (passanger side - us)

.... i think this line is going to or returning from the tranny
system...anyway, it is leaking where it goes into the radiator...any
fixes or sugguestions on this? other that buying a new
radiator..??...thanx...
 
j-b welding...i am not familuar w/that...do i just pick up
some at a auto parts store?....thanx for the tip....
 
~^ beancounter ~^ said:
j-b welding...i am not familuar w/that...do i just pick up
some at a auto parts store?....thanx for the tip....
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JB Weld is a steel filled epoxy available most places adhesives are sold -
hardware, auto stores, places like that. It comes in several versions, from
the original that takes a couple hours to set to "JB Kwik" which sets in a
few minutes. Heat speeds the hardening process. All take a day to harden
completely, but are workable with files, saws and sandpaper when hard. On
metal surfaces it is reasonably permanent.

Be sure to remove all traces of oil with alcohol or brake cleaner before
applying the epoxy.

Mike
 
thanx folks for the tip...i picked up some
radiator weld, and applied it...i let the car
sit and "set" for 12 hrs and just drove it
and got it warmed up...it seems to be holding,
so far...does anyone know aprox how many
lbs of pressure the 940t coolant system "pumps"
up to?....thanx, (as always) for the group help....
 
i took the 940t for a hard 90 mile
frive...no leake what so ever...the weld
stuff is holding great...thanx...shop wanted
$450 for radiator swap out....i will keep an
eye on it, i did install or re wired the low
washer fluid warning light to indictate a
low coolant resevoir condition.....
 
~^ beancounter ~^ said:
thanx folks for the tip...i picked up some
radiator weld, and applied it...i let the car
sit and "set" for 12 hrs and just drove it
and got it warmed up...it seems to be holding,
so far...does anyone know aprox how many
lbs of pressure the 940t coolant system "pumps"
up to?....thanx, (as always) for the group help....
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Like most, somewhere around 15 psi. Certainly below 20 psi.

Mike
 
sounds good...thats a bit less than i thought...the
way it hisses when i relieve yhe pressure by un
screwing the cap....anyway...the leak is fixed...thanx
for the advice zencr & michael
 
The leak is fixed but are you sure you have solved the issue as to why the
radiator leaked.Is it worn out clogged ?But if it was obvious damage,such as
a stone ,you might be safe.
 
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