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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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Radiator leak

Anyone try soldering their own radiator to repair leaks?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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Yes, a long time ago and it was a disaster. Too much heat and the radiator starts going away. I rely on the pros now.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 08:41 AM
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I guess I'll grab a quote or two. I guess if the repair place wants more than 2/3 the cost of a replacement... I may give it a go myself. It's one of those things that I'd love to be able to do. This way if I screw up... it's only a 1/3 the cost of a new one difference and I've learned something in the process.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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Mapp gas, silver solder and FLUX. Flux all caps due to importance. I also wouldn't try it for anything but a tank seam.
 
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