Does Fiber Fix work with temporary repair of radiator hose leaks? Can it stand the amount of heat of vehicles?
874319
I don't know but, I'd be willing to give it a try if I couldn't find a replacement hose.
874320
I don't know. It works great on pipes under the sink. Thanks to Shark tank.
1939311
Definitely not. This product worked for 15 minutes on a head gasket leak then caused serious engine damage. Look at some of the other products on the market. If the water is dripping down from the "weep hole" in the water pump the seal on the water pump shaft is damaged, don't think anything will work. Take a look a some of the products on Amazon, possibly Bars Leak, maybe.
1790768
Yes it would work. I've used it to seal a part on a radiator with no problems. I also think the package says its good for up to 500 degrees.
1074445
If the leak is due to a bad gasket, this should work if carefully applied. I have used it on plastic and rubber with no problems. If the leak is due to a crack in the manifold, I can't be sure. But it's worth a shot since a tube of this stuff is cheaper and easier than buying and installing a new manifold.
1780171
I was spraying it on a leak when the temp was 38. It worked. It took about an hour for it to cure. I also used it on a leak I have had for about 10 year. It was in an add on room and to fix it would require that the floor be busted up for the leak gave me no room to cut the pipe and the splice in a new line. I used this while it was still leaking and sprayed one coat at a time giving each about an hour to set up until I had about 10 coats on the leak. That was 7 months ago and I have not seen so much as a drop of water there. I have used this stuff on top of shingles, on metal roof, and one rubber made garbage cans and each and every time it has sealed the leak. I am getting ready to order more because I have a new leak I need to fix.
210636
You can look it up online but to be honest it shouldn't matter if its aluminum or not. I have used it on aluminum and non aluminum alike and never had an issue. I believe the warnings only takes precedence in extreme cases where your radiator is already too corroded to recover using products like this. In witch case you can purchase the aluminum safe permatex brand flush. This product is great though, works wonders.
484229
Your not suposed to, but i have done it befor, it works, but you will probly have to rip some of the fins of the heat sink to. Also a cars brake line makes a good tube for the coolent.
2152194
I used it on the fiberglass roof of horse trailer. Stopped the leaks no problem
962080
Probably not. It is really not at all what it is advertised to be. It may work as a "very" temporary fix for a couple of weeks. It is not good for that kind of a leak.
382509
No. This is the hose for the heater core. You can use windshield washer hose for the recovery tank to radiator.
680167
I bet this would work. Personally I would glue or epoxy the leaky spot first though.
718752
Unlikely. Because the hose retracts the repair would have to accommodate the shrinkage. Best not to stretch the hose once fully engaged with water. It could spring a leak from where it is attached to the outside sprocket.
2215059
I am a very handy guy and can fix pretty much anything, but see no way to patch the leaks. The hose was a gift.
2257768
it should help loosen the paint. However, you will still need to use some sort of abrasive on the radiator. Sand blasting would be best.
1352782
Be sure to rough up both surfaces before trying to glue them together and I think you have a good chance at it working. My plastic radiator repair is still holding under pressure and in wet environment.
406345
It's most effective if insulation is applied over the cable wrapped pipe. These heating tapes really don't get very warm because of the low wattage ( good) so applying insulation is needed in cold conditions. Fiberglass or closed cell foam can be used as insulation. If you use fiberglass you need to keep it dry. To keep everything in place I like to use a self-bonding silicone rubber "tape" because it's not bothered by cold or heat. This stuff is available as "emergency repair tape" at most auto parts stores. Otherwise, you can use conventional tape or even string, cable ties etc. Also, pay attention to keeping the heating tape firmly against the pipe for best heat transfer. It's most effective if insulation is applied over the cable wrapped pipe. These heating tapes really don't get very warm because of the low wattage ( good) so applying insulation is needed in cold conditions. Fiberglass or closed cell foam can be used as insulation. If you use fiberglass you need to keep it dry. To keep everything in place I like to use a self-bonding silicone rubber "tape" because it's not bothered by cold or heat. This stuff is available as "emergency repair tape" at most auto parts stores. Otherwise, you can use conventional tape or even string, cable... » Read More It's most effective if insulation is applied over the cable wrapped pipe. These heating tapes really don't get very warm because of the low wattage ( good) so applying insulation is needed in cold conditions. Fiberglass or closed cell foam can be used as insulation. If you use fiberglass you need to keep it dry. To keep everything in place I like to use a self-bonding silicone rubber "tape" because it's not bothered by cold or heat. This stuff is available as "emergency repair tape" at most auto parts stores. Otherwise, you can use conventional tape or even string, cable ties etc. Also, pay attention to keeping the heating tape firmly against the pipe for best heat transfer. « Show Less
2034198
If a fuel hose is leaking, it should be replaced. Don't risk personal injury or property damage just to save some time or money.