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If there is a leak can fix a flat be used to seal the leak?
No. Fix a flat is an expanding foam that would completely block any pipes or hoses it coam into contact with. you really need a product called radweld.
Why is there smoke coming through the dashboard of your peugeot 306?
i had this problem, it was using water to, all i did was put 2 bottles of radweld in which cost a few quid from halfords, i have no problems since touch wood, give it a go
You have water dripping from under the dash board passenger side?
Either the windshield is leaking, or your heater core is leaking. Usually people can smell anti freeze if it is the heater core. thanks,can it be fixed by a substance like radweld to stop the leak or do you replace it.
How do you fix a leaking car rad?
replace the line with the appropate size line. It should be faily easy, just hose clamps at each end. Your local auto parts store should have the hose, and it is not very expensive. Be not to get just plain fuel line as it will not work with transmission fluid. The parts store should have transmission line or fuel injection line that is suitable.
How do you replace a heater core from a 1995 Ford Escort without taking the whole dash out?
the dash has to come out no two ways about it. Buy some radweld it worked for me this does not help me take it out nob end I just went through this nightmare with a 94 escort and it is a pain. The heater core is located in the worst possible location as the instrument panel, dash and trim, environment controllers have to be removed. The speedometer cable has to be disconnected from the engine compartment and from the instrument console. The biggest pain for me was trying to figure out where all the bolts are located that hold down the dash board. The 2 manuals I have only listed 4 bolts down below the console, and I had a hard time figuring out where the rest of them were. There are 2 bolts on each side next to the door fronts and 3 bolts right under the windshield that are accessed by removing the plastic defroster trim in front of the dash. It is held down by one central screw and a bunch of clips. I still have screws left over after putting things back together so try to document where everything comes from... Good luck
What can you do to stop a small leak from a car radiator?
This depends on the age and value of the car and how much you value it! If it is a very small (pinhole) leak then there is a material you can buy from most garages, called Radweld (or an equivalent). It is in effect a liquid that becomes a soft plastic with heat. You put it into the radiator water and run the engine until it is hot. As the stuff sets and comes to the small hole it blocks it. Before this stuff was invented the old fashioned answer was to break an egg into the radiator water - which had a similar effect of going in as a liquid and then blocking the hole when it sets (poached). The problem is that these solutions leave a gunge floating around in your engine water system and can potentially block or at least reduce water flow around the whole cooling system. Therefore this solution is best left only as emergency measures or for cars that have very low value. I have not found a 'liquid metal' glue that can be applied to the outside of the radiator that is avtually up to the job of radiator repairs, although some claim to be. You may have a different experience with these than me. You would need to drain the radiator and clean the area thoroughly before using this stuff to give it good purchase - could be a little fiddly. The next best method, and for slightly larger holes, is to have the radiator welded. Take the radiator out and take it to a welder. This should only cost a few quid with someone who is proficient. However, if the leak has not occurred as a result of an impact then it is likely to be caused by corrosion and if this is the case, then when you have fixed this leak there are likely to be more in the near future. The best solution is to replace the radiator. The size of this job depends on the car you have. There are different qualities and sizes of radiators available (if you intend to maintain the car for a long time you may want to upgrade). But while you are at it you should also check the hoses too as they could be hard and brittle from age and in need of replacing too. If the radiator is corroding from age then there is a possibility that the hoses have never been replaced either. The hoses should be soft an pliable to allow for engine movement or they too may rupture. Finally when you refill the colling system, always use a quality anti freeze as, like home radiator systems, good anti-freeze also contains an anti-corrosion agent.
