So having replaced the water pump etc at the back i have over tightened the bleed screw on my radiator. Popped to the shops get home and coolant all down the front of the van. Here is the damage:
Is this fixable or am i going down the out with the old in with the new. Im fairly skint at the moment and have been told q-bond will do the job.
Any advice really greatly recieved
Rob
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Try that metal putty they do in 99p stores. Fixed loads with that.
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Re: Split Radiator
Would ptfe tape be of any use?
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?
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Re: Split Radiator
Just seen the remainder of the photo, I thought it was just the threads gone on the bleed screw. Thus, ptfe will not suffice.
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?
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Re: Split Radiator
good luck with the repair.. it'll end up with a new rad though...
trousers down and assume the position for a new one
trousers down and assume the position for a new one
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Have you seen this fro Covkid? https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=137280
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Re: Split Radiator
Ha thanks guys, iv got a replacement in there for the time being. When money allows I'll be getting a new one 
thanks for all the help
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