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What can I do about my Honda CRV radiator which is cracked?

asked by suresh (15)

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The best solution is to have the radiator replaced. There are some old tricks that some times worked at a temporary fix. One was dropping one or two eggs into the radiator and has it hardens would fill the crack or leak. Some stores used to sell a powder that did the same thing but non are permanent fixes.

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posted by Mark89 (172)
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If your radiator is cracked in your Honda CRV then it needs to be replaced as soon as possible because the radiator cools the engine. It also keeps the air conditioning cool. You can take your Honda to a mechanic to have the radiator replaced. This repair usually costs approximately 250 to 300 hundred dollars.

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There is a possibility that the radiator can be repaired by a radiator repair shop. Otherwise, the radiator will have to be replaced with either a new or used radiator. I never trust StopLeak or Bars Leak radiator repairs. They just make a smelly mess and have to be addressed before too long anyway.

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At auto part stores, they sell a liquid that can temporarly aide in leaking radiators. You could buy something like J&B weld to try to repair. Replace radiator.

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Really the best thing to do if you have a crack in your radiator is to replace the hole thing. There are things that you can do to temporarily fix it don't in the long run it's better to replace it.

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Bad news. There aren't any long term repairs that will fix the crack. If you have a leak and fluid is leaking out then the only fix is to get a replacement radiator. If you do not want to buy new you can go to a scrap yard and look for one without damage. Meanwhile carry gallon jugs of water.

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