1997 Honda Civic Radiator Leaking

1997 HONDA CIVIC
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JEANNIE8
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Was leaking coolant so had a pressure test done.
Told my radiator has a crack in it and new parts and labor would cost me $350. Could not afford so need to put off for now. How long can I go with a cracked radiator? My driving is never more than 30 minute trips. Thank you.
Jul 17, 2010 at 1:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try buying a thermagasket or steel seal might save you money-forget the stop leak stuffs I find it a joke waste of money
Jul 17, 2010 at 3:58 PM
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JEANNIE8
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I would love to save $. Not sure what is a thermagasket or steel seal for that matter. What is the easiest to do for a lady to do who has no mechanial skills? Thanks again.
Jul 18, 2010 at 6:16 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Find the crack if its not that bad and you can get to it with no problem -use JB weld less than $7 follow the instruction accordingly it works for me than again it really depends how bad it is
Jul 18, 2010 at 10:03 AM
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