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Car Forum / Honda Cars / August 2007HONDA CRV 1996 2000 PETROL HEAD GASKET
Well after posting these 2 messages I decided to carry out another check. I left the car ticking over for about 15 mins absolutely no sign of anything, I left it for a further 10 minutes and BINGO water started jetting out of what appeared to be a tiny hole which was on the side of the top panel. Is there anything on the market that I can use to repair the leak with or is it a case of a new radiator. i'm not sure what kind of material the top is but it has a plastiky look to it but I would have expected it to have been metal. Thanks, by the way I am a young pensioner, sorry about this. > Well after posting these 2 messages I decided to carry out another > check. I left the car ticking over for about 15 mins absolutely no [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > but I would have expected it to have been metal. Thanks, by the way I > am a young pensioner, sorry about this. The top panel of what?  Signature-- Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ XP1800+ Page added, Graphics Tutorial WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro.org.uk/ Wessex Astro Society's Website Dorset UK Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps > Well after posting these 2 messages I decided to carry out another > check. I left the car ticking over for about 15 mins absolutely no [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > but I would have expected it to have been metal. Thanks, by the way I > am a young pensioner, sorry about this. the radiators have plastic tanks and need replacing after about 10 years. just buy a new one. the aftermarket types are not too expensive and work just fine. On 8/21/07 5:03 AM, in article 1187690638.166542.68360@r34g2000hsd.googlegroups.com, "beermontypython" <russell.holmes2@ntlworld.com> wrote: > Well after posting these 2 messages I decided to carry out another > check. I left the car ticking over for about 15 mins absolutely no [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > but I would have expected it to have been metal. Thanks, by the way I > am a young pensioner, sorry about this. Assuming you mean by "top panel" The top section of the radiator, then the only sure fix is a new radiator. Replace the hoses as well. For a temporary fix, see if you can find Permatex's radiator repair stick in your area: http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/specialized_maintenance_repair/radia tor_fuel_tank_repair/Permatex_Gas_Tank_Radiator_Repair.htm I've used it while waiting for a mail-ordered radiator to arrive. Recommend Modine or Koyo radiators and Gates belts and hoses. www.pliii.com www.gates.com On Aug 21, 3:03 am, beermontypython <russell.holm...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > Well after posting these 2 messages I decided to carry out another > check. I left the car ticking over for about 15 mins absolutely no [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > but I would have expected it to have been metal. Thanks, by the way I > am a young pensioner, sorry about this. BTW, Modine merged with TransPro to form Proliance. Usually USD$150 or so online. The Permatex temporary fix may actually seem more than "temporary" depending on the location of the hole. Just make sure you clean the area very well and lightly sand the plastic top tank and clean off the dust in the area so the putty can stick solidly to the plastic. On Aug 21, 3:03 am, beermontypython <russell.holm...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > Well after posting these 2 messages I decided to carry out another > check. I left the car ticking over for about 15 mins absolutely no [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > but I would have expected it to have been metal. Thanks, by the way I > am a young pensioner, sorry about this. I'm not a fan of Modine, though for different application than in a Honda... (I work in the heavy vehicle manufacturing industry). The QA system at Modine leaves a lot to be desired, and they are very hesitant to admit when they made a mistake. The rads for passenger vehicles and heavy vehicles are made in different plants, but its the philosophy I can't stand. t >BTW, Modine merged with TransPro to form Proliance. Usually USD$150 or >so online. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >> but I would have expected it to have been metal. Thanks, by the way I >> am a young pensioner, sorry about this. |
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