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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Mustang / September 2006Pinhole in radiator tank
I've got a '94 Mustang 3.8L V6 and the left radiator tank (the PLASTIC part) has a pinhole in it. I've tried eproxy and also goop glue, but nothing holds. My question is do I need to replace the whole radiator? Is it possible to replace just the tank? I can't find a place that sells just the tank, so I was considering the local junk yard and pull one out myself, but I don't know if that is even possible or not. > I've got a '94 Mustang 3.8L V6 and the left radiator tank (the PLASTIC > part) has a pinhole in it. I've tried eproxy and also goop glue, but > nothing holds. My question is do I need to replace the whole radiator? > Is it possible to replace just the tank? I can't find a place that > sells just the tank, so I was considering the local junk yard and pull > one out myself, but I don't know if that is even possible or not. Radiators are not real expensive.. but if 130 or so is too much for you, clean off that crap on there real well, then get a small sheet metal screw with a truss, oval or pan head.. key is that it contacts flat. Then get a faucet washer that fits it tight. drill the pinhole out with a bit that is just slightly smaller than the solid body of the screw. Tighten the screw just good and snug.  SignatureYeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price you pay..DEAL with it! > My question is do I need to replace the whole radiator? > Is it possible to replace just the tank? Not possible on any I've seen, rather I guess I should say PRACTICALLY impossible.. using practical in the classical sense. It takes a special tool SignatureYeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price you pay..DEAL with it! > I've got a '94 Mustang 3.8L V6 and the left radiator tank (the PLASTIC > part) The tank that sits on top and what you pour the coolant into? It's a separate part in no way attached to the radiator unless you count the lower rad. hose branch that goes to it. > I've got a '94 Mustang 3.8L V6 and the left radiator tank (the PLASTIC > part) has a pinhole in it. I've tried eproxy and also goop glue, but > nothing holds. My question is do I need to replace the whole radiator? > Is it possible to replace just the tank? I can't find a place that > sells just the tank, so I was considering the local junk yard and pull > one out myself, but I don't know if that is even possible or not. Permatex makes a repair kit. Signature.boB Arrived: 2006 FXDI, Red. 1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged Stolen 11/26/05 in Denver 1HD1GEL10VY3200010 CO License J5822Z 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. >I've got a '94 Mustang 3.8L V6 and the left radiator tank (the PLASTIC >part) has a pinhole in it. I've tried eproxy and also goop glue, but >nothing holds. My question is do I need to replace the whole radiator? > Is it possible to replace just the tank? I can't find a place that >sells just the tank, so I was considering the local junk yard and pull >one out myself, but I don't know if that is even possible or not. My 96 3,8 Mustang coupe had same problem.. Less than an hour in the driveway, and $115 I had the same radiator as factory.. (Modine if I remember correctly.. ) Two hoses,, two tranny cooler lines, reserve tank and it's hose.. remove and replace.. You don't want to run this engine hot,,, Chuck (in SC) |
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