01-09-2011, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Thousand Oaks,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster
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Radiator/Surge tank leaks, help
I recently discovered my radiator surge tank has a few leaks. There was a visible pin hole leak along the horizontal seam which I attempted to solder and while not the pretiest of jobs seems to have held for some time. I noticed some of the paint blistering along that same seam and found another couple seepers. So I pressurized the whole system to 16 lbs ( I use a 14 lb cap) with an air pump kit and found about 6 different places where coolant seeps, one spot has an occaisional drip. I am wondering if the whole seam is getting ready to split open. I will take the tank to the radiator shop and see if it's all repairable tomorrow. Maybe I'm better off replacing this tank with something more modern. Any thoughts. I do favor the nostalgic look of the 60's style tank, but if it's wore out it's time to replace. I suspect the tank I have has been modified to fit under the hood. Sorry for the long post. Your thoughts please.
John
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