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As i have a hole in a hose which is leaking water would it be ok to just use a punture repair kit to seal it just as a tempory measure? or would either it over heat or maybe the glue on the repair would affect the engine?
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Because i have been told that the hose i need is really arkward to get to and you have to remove alot of things to get to it.
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As the strip used to repair is made of rubber just like the hose is.
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Yeah that would be fine using a punture repair kit for now, the bigger the patch the better! also when youve put the punture repair on you could put a thick U clip on over it nice & tight... it will do till you get another hose ; ) If the hole is right on the end maybe you can cut it down & rejoin it??ps...you can buy rubber cement too to use with the patch!
Good Luck..I'm sure you can get a hose from the scrappy even if it's not for your exact car.
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That would be a NO - if the hole isn't too big use duct tape - good quality one not the cheapo stuff in the pound stores - will last longer than a puncture repair kitOk should i MYSELF fix the head gasket or put in a use engine?
you are having a laugh are you not? why not use bubblegum? If the hose has a hole its knackered so get a new pipe, it cant be that hard to fit!!IS 20W50 a good oil type to use in a 2000 toyota corolla?
put a egg in the radiator repairs small holes instantlyYou could try it Victoria, but in car accessories shops they sell special tape for the purpose you describe, a lot better job, I think!
I think as a very temporary measure it will be fine!! The glue wont affect the engine but it is likely that the heat from the radiator will just unstick the patch so it won't last that long!! I'm sure there are other things that would do a better job!!
An inner tube repair patch will not work.
Primarily because on a bicyle tire tube, the tire it's self holds back the pressure of the inflated tube.
The patch would just pop off as soon as pressure built up in the cooling system.
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Either way, you're eventualy going to have to replace the hose anyway, right?
Do it right the first time.
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Give it a try. Failing that, try wrapping the hose with some kind of hose wrap made of rubber then seal that in. This hose gets hot so it could happen that any glue used might just melt. How hot does a bicycle wheel get? The hot hose to from your radiator gets 'boiling hot'...and water finds the least line of resistance and constantly drips plus it's under considerable pressure.Replace your car.
No because too much pressure builds up inside the system.
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If you can get to the hole from the inside then you stand a good chance of repairing it to go on a short run. Otherwise, go to the nearest scrapyard and pick one up for a couple of pounds.
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Regardless of whether you have to take a lot of things off its going to have to be done.
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No. The glue is not designed to be used in an environment with hot water - it would seal originally but as soon as the water heats up the glue will become tacky and the pressure of the system will just blow the patch off. Go to your local car accessory store and speak to them, there are products that are designed to rectify the problem you have. Ultimately the only sure fire way is to replace the hose.The patch might not stick since the rubber radiator hose you are referring to is made of synthetic rubber Viton material. Totally different kind of rubber used on the tire. You can try to test a small patch first.
Word of caution, even if it sticks it wont last long. The pressure is coming from inside the rubber hose and not outside. So if you patch from the outside, the pressure of the water would just dislodge the patch. You will need to put the patch inside the rubber tube for this to work.
If at 41k miles, all i've gotten is oil changes, what service should I get done?
Sure you could.assuming, of course, you have no interest in having it hold.How difficult is it to replace the fuel filter on a 1989 BMW 325is?
A new hose would not be THAT expensive, and if it is sooo awkward to get to and you "have to remove alot of things to get to it" how do you expect to get to it with a Bicycle repair kit?
Stop being cheap and either get in there and replace your hose, or take it to a shop to replace it for you. There is something called "Operation and Maintaining Cost" that you must consider when owning a vehicle. If you are not prepared to ensure you vehicle is at a safe operating level, you do not have any busnesss driving a vehicle.
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There's a quick fix I saw on TV...Does every dealership have a service center?
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The only semi-permanent repair I know of is available at auto parts stores or can be made up of hardware store parts. You cut the hose in two and insert the ends of a plastic or metal coupler into the open hose ends. Put a worm drive hose clamp on each hose end before you connect the coupler. Then tighten both clamps over the hose ends. Any shop should be able to make that repair easily. A metal pipe is best unless the plastic coupler is designed to handle the high coolant temperatures.Car doesn't have power on takeoff and up to about 65 mph, any suggestion?
No. Radiator hoses are made to withstand high pressure and high water temperatures. Bike patches definitely would not hold. A high quality duct tape wrapped tightly around the hose will work temporarily until you can get it fixed properly - get it at an auto supply store. Just don't push your luck too long though - it would be a shame for the hose to totally blow and cause overheating of your car's engine.How do i bypass a vats anti theft on my 86 firebird?
If you applied the patch ( be sure and rough the area for good adhesion ) and put duct tape tightly on it, it should hold for awhile. But you should order that hose asap. The patch is a "temporary" repair only. Then plan a day to do your hose. NOTE: if you plan on keeping the car for awhile, consider replacing "all" hoses and belts at this time. If one is weak, the others are also probably weak. They have a way of going out at the darndest time ( extremely cold or hot days ). Replace all of your hose clamps with new clamps, many people try to cut corners on clamps, clamp failure is just as bad as hose failure, use new clamps only. I have a nephew that is always cutting costs by reusing old parts and using old clamps and he is constantly complaining why his car keeps breaking down. I used to like and "tinker" on my car, not anymore, I do it in such a way I do not have to touch it too often. I don't like laying on cardboard in the snow working on the car.My tackometer goes back and forth?
Are you talking about temporary repair or a permanent fix? In the first case, you don't have much of a choice - use whatever is handy but a duct tape - as somebody already suggested - is probably the best. If it's a permanent thing, why not to replace the hose for $10 or so? Cheaper than towing or engine replacement due to overheat.I need to find out what is wrong with my 1997 Infinity J30 car?
I would not recommend the puncture repair outfit because the water would break down the glue. The only temporary repair may be to put a ball bearing into the hole and use some duct tape. This is a bit hit and miss but may get you to the garage. Suggest if you belong to the AA ring for assistance and the will take you to a garrage that will do the work or they may fit the hose for you if they can get one easily. Better to get it fixed otherwise the damage could be costly if the engine overheats. Good Luck.Is it a good idea to put body kits on a car?(urethane/fiberglass)?
no, dont do it even though technically you can. every single screw bolt and fitting on your car has to be tightened with a torgue setting including the hose clips on your cooling system.pay the money to get it flushed and fixed by a professional. by the way a diesel mechanic costs more than a petrol mechanic should you try and fix your car at home on the cheap and bugger it!
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The glue would not be able to get in through the hole and into the coolant system so it wont damage the engine. You can try it (if you are desperate) but you will need to find another way of keeping the patch in place as it will come off within minutes of the water coming upto temperature/pressue. Some self vulcanising tape on top of the patch may work, but again the glue holding that together will be weakened by the heat. Some wide cable ties over the top is a possiblility, but you need to be carefull you don't grip the hose too hard to reduce the flow of coolant around the engine.Hi,can i find out what is a heater core?
Long and short of it is get the hose replaced as soon as you can. If she runs out of water or overheats, the pug TD engines will overheat, and as each cylinder has a shim in it, if the head gasket goes with any heat damage it is quite a complicated job to replace and will cost a lot more than the cars worth.
Best bet is use a bicycle or the bus until its fixed or you will almost certainly destroy the engine sooner or later.
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sorry different rubber and different glue, you could try the white of an egg as a temporary fix or Holt's rad-weld get it from halfords it usually works well but is only temporary. hope this helps.What a the different between UPS and car BATTRY? can we used ups in the vhecal?
Here is what you do, I have done this just to get myself home, I'm being for real too and it works, put a couple eggs into your radiator cap, 2 or 3 will work just fine, start your car and let it get out, the eggs will find the cracks or leaks in the cooling system, as you know what already happens to eggs when you heat them up or "cook them" they will seal the leaks or cracks, allowing you get to from point a to b. with out any problems..****this is just a temp fix, so just get you were you gotta go,
then also when you have it fixed by a shop or dealer get the system flushed, but FYI the eggs wont hurt your car either.
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Having actually read your question, as an emergency quick-fix the tyre patch won't hold. You might get away, though, with putting the patch on and binding it tightly in place with duct tape and. if you can, backing that up with cable ties or something. Should hold for a few miles, anyway. Just keep an eye on it.My in laws are considering buying an 04 Envoy, 35k miles. What's the history of this yr. Envoy?
Don't worry about the cement, it won't do any harm.
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if it is only a small hole you could put a rad seal in it for a temp repair but you should get it replaced2002 Jeep Liberty AC wont work?
try it but don't drive the car after putting the patch on just leave the engine running on your drive or in your carriage til the engine gets warm then you will be able to look at the temporary repair to see if it will hold for the trip to the garage to get it fixed properly otherwise stop every half mile to put more water in the reservoir on the way to the repair shopThe patch may stay on if you do it very well but it would be best then to wind some insulation tape around the hose. You ought to replace the hose sometime but the insulation tape repair will last for ages
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