well, go to the nearest auto store, and buy gas tank/radiator repair patch.
The radiator will need to be replaced. Sometimes, it may seem that the radiator itself is leaking but it could be the radiator "hose" that is leaking. In this case, the radiator hose needs to be replaced and clamped tightly.
Replace the radiator with a new or good used one.
No, but children's modeling clay can. I used it once to fix a seam in a radiator that I had in an old car. I put the clay on the seam and covered it with foil. When my dad got around to fixing it he had problems getting my patch job off.
Stop leak products for the radiator from auto supply stores are not meant as a long-term solution. They should only be used to get you home or to a mechanic who can repair or replace the radiator properly.
Depends on the materials used to construct the radiator and where the leak is. Make sure the radiator itself is actually leaking and that it is not a loose or leaking hose clamp. Remove the radiator and take it to a radiator shop. They will tell you if it is repairable or not. Stop Leak and similar products are at best a temporary fix. With the age of this car you may end up being better off purchasing a new radiator. Replace the thermostat at the same time and flush the entire system. Install a 50/50 mix of the proper coolant. Also check all hoses for bulges and soft spots, and replace as necessary.
If it is a small leak, stopgap products like StopLeak can be used, but the radiator will eventually need to be replaced
Running it while leaking can cause it to overheat repeatedly, which can cause thermostat damage , along with other problems.
Hopefully it's just leaking from either the radiator cap, or the upper hose. Either can easily be replaced. If the radiator itself is damaged, there's not a lot you can do. Replacement of the entire radiator is probably required. Seeing there's a bit of pressure in the cooling system a simple patch up job probably won't last long. You can probably put repair off for a while, but if there's a crack or hole in the radiator it will only get larger with time. Best of luck.
the trans fluid on a auto trans goes through a tube in the radiator to cool the fluid if the tube has holes in it, it will leak trans fluid in to radiator. you need to replace radiator or have rebuilt.or you could put on a aux trans cooler and put plugs where the trans lines used to go.
How long can a lidoderm patch be used?
Specialized adhesives designed for polyethylene, such as polyethylene adhesive or polyethylene repair tape, can be used to patch polyethylene materials. These products are formulated to bond effectively with polyethylene, providing a secure and durable patch. Additionally, heat welding or using a polyethylene welding kit can also be an effective method for patching polyethylene.
The water outlet, also called a petcock is located near the lowest point in the cooling system and is used to drain coolant from the engine. The petcock typically has wings, which are designed for better grip when turning the valve. If coolant is leaking from this point, it may be the petcock is partially opened and might need only to be closed completely to stop the leaking. The petcock is press-fitted into the bottom of the radiator. A leak around the petcock can be caused by a crack around the collar or a solder joint that has broken. Have a radiator shop pressure test the radiator to make sure there are no other problems with the radiator, such as other cracks. During a pressure test air is pumped into the radiator and then it is dunked into a water tank. Air bubbles escaping from the radiator indicate leak sites and will need to be repaired. --mark