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Have you looked into your toolbox lately? Odds are that,
somewhere in there is a radiator repair kit. Most people don’t even
know they have this and, even if they were aware of its existence,
it is most likely that they have no idea how to use them. Thinking
that it is way too complicated to even try to figure out their
usage, they opt to have their radiator hoses replaced. If it’s the
radiator itself that is faulty, they have that replaced, too.
Well, that is not really a practical solution. For one thing,
it’s not friendly with your budget and finances if you pay for a
replacement every time it overheats. You may not know it, but you
are spending way too much when the problem could have been easily
solved with a twist here, a plug there, or another simple
solution
Radiator repair kits normally have some or all of the
following:
1.Hose couplings. Often radiator hose leaks are caused by
broken connections between and among the hoses. Radiator repair
kits often have hose couplings, which are basically connectors used
on the end of hoses to “couple” or connect them with other hoses.
Some repair kits have more than one size of these couplings, just
in case the hoses happen to be of varying sizes.
2.Hose clamps. Loose attachments and fittings of the radiator
hose into the radiator itself could also lead to some leaks. That
is why repair kits also often have hose clamps, or hose clips, as
they are also called. These clamps are used to attach and seal a
hose onto the radiator fittings.
3. Rubber Cement. You may have seen bike tires’ inner tubes
being patched using rubber cement. Well, rubber cement could also
be used to patch the site of the leak in a hose. The advantage of
this comes with the material. Since most hoses are made of rubber,
rubbing a thin layer of rubber cement would go well with the hose.
It works the same way a sealant does.
4.Radiator Sealant. If the leak is from the radiator itself,
applying a radiator sealant on the walls of the radiator will
effectively coat over and cover the small holes where the leaks are
coming out of. If it is a leaking hose, the radiator sealant could
also successfully stop the leak. This is just a temporary fix for
emergency cases, though. After a while, the sealant will wear off
and the leak will once again be exposed. Before that happens, have
your radiator be given the attention it deserves from a
professional.
5.Radiator
Hose Repair Tape. And it shouldn’t be just
any tape, either. Make sure it is heavy-duty. The more fast-acting
it is, the better. It should be resistant to heat and safe to use.
There are a lot of silicone tapes
nowadays that are self-fusing, making it easier to use on emergency
radiator hose repairs. When you look at things more objectively,
you may come to the conclusion that your repair kit could be
composed only of a duct tape and you’d still be able to do the
necessary repairs should the need arise. After all, it works just
as well (even better) for sealing in or plugging leaks as the
sealants and rubber cement tubes.
Go back to your toolbox and try to check out what is in your
radiator repair kit. In fact, sometimes, a repair kit isn’t even
necessary. Some motorists get by wonderfully with just the right
kind of duct tape or self-fusing silicone tape. So the next time you find
yourself with an overheating radiator, pause for a while, step
back, and make an objective assessment. You just might save
yourself a lot of money – and a whole lot of hurt – when you
do.