Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[Adrian_D 520]

 

Seth and other mechanically minded people...

How would a superglue + baking soda repair last on a radiator end tank ? Stupid previous owner had the end tank gasket repaired, hammered a few tabs too hard and cracked the end tank.

I fixed a crack in the overflow bottle (it's pressurized, unlike petrol engines and leaked quite a lot of coolant before the fix) and it lasted nicely over the last 200 miles but it's a different plastic.

I've the same repair an intercooler end tank, so similar pressures, oil instead of coolant and lower temperatures, it held nicely.

Dependson the plastic. Polyethylene, nothing will work. A hard nylon, or ABS and you'll be okay.

Ironically, I have some potting epoxy and used it on the Camry rad tank before I sold it. Held for the last few weeks I drove it.

 

 

http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-is-the-plastic-radiator-top-made-of-abs.273841/

Most competent info says it should be Glass-Filled Nylon. It does seem to be roughish on the surface and have some fibers in it. 

[Adrian_D 520]

Weird video, but good background music for work.

 

 

Hate the video, love the song. 

 

Yesterday was "old-school" alternative rock day at the shop. 

[Adrian_D 520]

 

 

 

Seth and other mechanically minded people...

How would a superglue + baking soda repair last on a radiator end tank ? Stupid previous owner had the end tank gasket repaired, hammered a few tabs too hard and cracked the end tank. 

I fixed a crack in the overflow bottle (it's pressurized, unlike petrol engines and leaked quite a lot of coolant before the fix) and it lasted nicely over the last 200 miles but it's a different plastic. 

I've the same repair an intercooler end tank, so similar pressures, oil instead of coolant and lower temperatures, it held nicely.  

 

 

I can't say, Adrian. Pressures aren't really high, and if you did it and it held on the overflow I assume it would work, but without any real experience I will have to claim ignorance on this one, my friend. Sorry.

 

 

Bwaaaaa, nobody wants to help me bla-bla-bla

 

 

It held on the overflow, I mean I was supposed to leave the house, quickly sanded the crack, added superglue, baking soda, repeat 3 times to make a big patch, change clothes and drive. No leaks, no x hours to cure. Last I recall the overflow cap has a 15psi valve. When squeezing the top radiator hose I can't feel much pressure. 

 

I have the old radiator from the Miata, I can use it to test how well the mix sticks to radiator end tanks. 

 

Slightly related...if I buy another used radiator, I'm afraid of transmission cooler failure. What if I just ditch the in-radiator cooler and use a normal radiator for the transmission? 

 

 

 

External is fine... better than internal, in fact.

 

Bought 50 grams of Wurth superglue, much stronger than regular stuff. I'm going to go full retard and fill the entire end-tank to core seam. 

 

I like the Wurth glue. The accelerant makes it even more awesome. Wurth is an awesome company.

 

 

What about warm-up and all that jazz during winter? 

[sandt38 448]

Make one Seth!

Could be a cool and fun project!

 

 

I'm honestly feeling lazy. I looked at the one Adrian posted and didn't get that warm and fuzzy feeling. It was cool, and would be a fun project, but I'm not feeling it at this point.

[sandt38 448]

 

 

 

 

Seth and other mechanically minded people...

How would a superglue + baking soda repair last on a radiator end tank ? Stupid previous owner had the end tank gasket repaired, hammered a few tabs too hard and cracked the end tank. 

I fixed a crack in the overflow bottle (it's pressurized, unlike petrol engines and leaked quite a lot of coolant before the fix) and it lasted nicely over the last 200 miles but it's a different plastic. 

I've the same repair an intercooler end tank, so similar pressures, oil instead of coolant and lower temperatures, it held nicely.  

 

 

I can't say, Adrian. Pressures aren't really high, and if you did it and it held on the overflow I assume it would work, but without any real experience I will have to claim ignorance on this one, my friend. Sorry.

 

 

Bwaaaaa, nobody wants to help me bla-bla-bla

 

 

It held on the overflow, I mean I was supposed to leave the house, quickly sanded the crack, added superglue, baking soda, repeat 3 times to make a big patch, change clothes and drive. No leaks, no x hours to cure. Last I recall the overflow cap has a 15psi valve. When squeezing the top radiator hose I can't feel much pressure. 

 

I have the old radiator from the Miata, I can use it to test how well the mix sticks to radiator end tanks. 

 

Slightly related...if I buy another used radiator, I'm afraid of transmission cooler failure. What if I just ditch the in-radiator cooler and use a normal radiator for the transmission? 

 

 

 

External is fine... better than internal, in fact.

 

Bought 50 grams of Wurth superglue, much stronger than regular stuff. I'm going to go full retard and fill the entire end-tank to core seam. 

 

I like the Wurth glue. The accelerant makes it even more awesome. Wurth is an awesome company.

 

 

What about warm-up and all that jazz during winter? 

 

 

Trans function best when cold.

[nem 2,019]

Camera charged and ready for tonight's milestone.  

[nem 2,019]

All this getting older shit sure does make you put life into perspective! 

[///M5 2,833]

Seth and other mechanically minded people...

How would a superglue + baking soda repair last on a radiator end tank ? Stupid previous owner had the end tank gasket repaired, hammered a few tabs too hard and cracked the end tank.

I fixed a crack in the overflow bottle (it's pressurized, unlike petrol engines and leaked quite a lot of coolant before the fix) and it lasted nicely over the last 200 miles but it's a different plastic.

I've the same repair an intercooler end tank, so similar pressures, oil instead of coolant and lower temperatures, it held nicely.

I can't say, Adrian. Pressures aren't really high, and if you did it and it held on the overflow I assume it would work, but without any real experience I will have to claim ignorance on this one, my friend. Sorry.

Bwaaaaa, nobody wants to help me bla-bla-bla

It held on the overflow, I mean I was supposed to leave the house, quickly sanded the crack, added superglue, baking soda, repeat 3 times to make a big patch, change clothes and drive. No leaks, no x hours to cure. Last I recall the overflow cap has a 15psi valve. When squeezing the top radiator hose I can't feel much pressure.

I have the old radiator from the Miata, I can use it to test how well the mix sticks to radiator end tanks.

Slightly related...if I buy another used radiator, I'm afraid of transmission cooler failure. What if I just ditch the in-radiator cooler and use a normal radiator for the transmission?

External is fine... better than internal, in fact.

Bought 50 grams of Wurth superglue, much stronger than regular stuff. I'm going to go full retard and fill the entire end-tank to core seam.

I like the Wurth glue. The accelerant makes it even more awesome. Wurth is an awesome company.

What about warm-up and all that jazz during winter?

Trans function best when cold.

6L80's run hot

[///M5 2,833]

Mine will probably run too hot

[topgun 262]

So whats the bet on how long before you have to replace your transmission after you get all the toys on?  

[mikel7829 90]

Anybody know of any good sites that sells nipples?

[///M5 2,833]

Babys R Us

[///M5 2,833]

I really don't like Samsung's version of Android.

[///M5 2,833]

I don't want to switch back to my old phone though either. Aargh.

[dem beats 1,223]

Neener neener. I told you so Sean.

The G4 will be out within a month. There is hope.

[///M5 2,833]

June 2nd supposedly.

I knew better, but really didn't want my phone with it's 10 minute battery in Europe.

[///M5 2,833]

I also figured if I tried the S6 I'd just feel better about my decision.

[mikel7829 90]

Babys R Us

Not those nipples dummy..lol

[mikel7829 90]

Gas shock nipples.

[///M5 2,833]

You can't drink out of those

[dem beats 1,223]

I also figured if I tried the S6 I'd just feel better about my decision.

I'm super excited you checked it out and confirmed for me.

[dem beats 1,223]

When I mentioned your wine "cellar" I don't know what I'm doing when I buy.

I just dumped $400 on wine and champagne and I realized I was champagne confident, but even with help the wine was past me.

[ssh 924]

 

 

Finally get to go HOME

I need to look at your wine cellar.

 

Cellar is a strange word. Space under the stairs with a rack on the other hand.

 

 

"Nah man, I set all the girls free from your basement and moved all the wine in, it's really nice now."

[dem beats 1,223]

A girl cellar sounds a lot worse than the wine cellar.

[dem beats 1,223]