Crack in radiator - 1996 Altima

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Joe D. Trent - 19 Jun 2006 20:40 GMT

Hi,

The top tank on my 1996 Altima has a horizontal crack about four inches
long about one inch below the filler neck on the engine side of the
radiator. It has been seeping about a quart of water per day here in hot
Lubbock, Texas. I'm wondering if this can be fixed with something like
JB Weld or a fiberglass/epoxy treatment. Is this ABS plastic? I've
repaired some cracks in motorcycle luggage with fiberglass mesh and ABS
glue.

Anyone have experience with this type of fix?

Thanks,
Joe Trent

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njmodi - 20 Jun 2006 03:41 GMT

> Hi,
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> Thanks,
> Joe Trent

It's not likely any temporary fix is going to work. A replacement
radiator can be had for 100 bucks - just replace the radiator.

Nirav

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Steve T - 20 Jun 2006 05:09 GMT

>> Hi,
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> It's not likely any temporary fix is going to work. A replacement
> radiator can be had for 100 bucks - just replace the radiator.

Agreed, I've replaced a bunch of blown headgaskets because of people trying
to patch these plastic radiators rather than just replacing them and they
end up overheating the car. I've never seen anything that will fix a
cracked plastic radiator tank.

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Steve

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Joe D. Trent - 20 Jun 2006 14:55 GMT

Ok, can anyone suggest a source for a new radiator?

Thanks,
Joe

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> Nirav

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njmodi - 20 Jun 2006 16:54 GMT

> Ok, can anyone suggest a source for a new radiator?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe

I've always had great success with rockauto.com. If you want a genuine
nissan replacement, try Courtesy Nissan (courtesyparts.com).

Here is a link to the rockauto.com page for your vehicle:
"http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1210611,parttype,2172,EPIsubcategoryID
,1085,EPIcategoryName,Radiator,EPImodelID,19561,EPIengineID,2768,partGroup,16"

Nirav

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