How To Fix a Radiator Leak? Let's Repair It!

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  • Опубликовано: 1 сен 2020
  • In this video I'll show you how to fix a radiator leak. Not with some chemical additive stop leak but we are going to fix and repair it right... permanently!
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  • @bleepinjeep
    @bleepinjeep  3 года назад +13

    Today we've got something special for you guys! A new content creator here on the BleepinJeep channel... Some of you might recognize Colt here as the guy who brought me the FC to Tennessee all the way from Utah. Since that time we have become buddies and you might have even seen him in the Colorado video from last week. He's an awesome down to earth guy and really knows his stuff as well. Check out his very first video right now on the tubes! And give him a follow on instagram @bleepincolt
    In this video I'll show you how to fix a radiator leak. Not with some chemical additive stop leak but we are going to fix and repair it right... permanently!
    Torch: amzn.to/2YSkBf6
    Propane: amzn.to/3blwlvp
    Acid Core Solder: amzn.to/2DjMgOp
    Flux: amzn.to/34Syyxb
    Brushes: amzn.to/3lA4yfH

  • @vincemajestyk9497
    @vincemajestyk9497 Год назад +8

    A trick I saw in Car Craft in the '80's was to use a bicycle inner tube. Just make 1 cut and connect between the 2 radiator hose connections. I used a larger mountain bike size. You only need to pressurize up to 15-20psi to find a leak. No special tools, cheap and the inner tube has the valve already.

  • @danhambrick6331
    @danhambrick6331 3 года назад +13

    Nice job Colt.Looks like you are going to be a fine addition to the Bleepin Jeep Family.....

  • @darrell119
    @darrell119 Год назад

    I searched all over utube and your the only one that explains how to repair, solder the tubes. Great job thanks. On my 1972 Ford Bronco the hood safely latch flipped over the catch and went into the radiator while shutting the hood.

  • @MattBrownbill
    @MattBrownbill 3 года назад +5

    I cannot overstress how important the flux is when doing this kind of work. Great vid thanks.

  • @ty_thejeepguy
    @ty_thejeepguy 3 года назад +8

    Great video Colt! Glad to see you become apart of the Bleepin' Jeep team!

  • @JackofAllTrades1
    @JackofAllTrades1 3 года назад +2

    I've had those "holy crap" moments ... good job man, nice video.

  • @alale923
    @alale923 2 года назад +3

    Awesome video. Im a plumber and can def do this to fix my wagoneers slight leak. Thank you

  • @Axle347
    @Axle347 3 года назад +6

    I like it. Nice work colt, glad to have you here.

  • @chriscook8076
    @chriscook8076 3 года назад +3

    Not horrible. Good tutorial on the pressure test for a radiator and plugging leaks in said radiator. I like. Good content.

  • @laragreene8328
    @laragreene8328 3 года назад +2

    a GUY THAT WORKED ON AIRPLANES USED SOME AIRPLANE GLUE ON MINE AND IT NEVER LEAKED AGAIN AS LONG AS I HAD IT! SERIOUSLY,THAT STUFF WAS MAGIC 😁👍

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      Sounds cool, wonder if us non jet mechanics can get it?

  • @sonnicman
    @sonnicman 3 года назад +4

    Great to see Colt a part of the team. NOTE: You’re vocal track is coming in right channel only if you listen to it with headphones. Music track is fine.

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад +1

      I'll work on that thanks!

  • @moabwheeling
    @moabwheeling 3 года назад +1

    Welcome to the Bleepin Jeep family Colt !! Great job on that radiator repair .

  • @tctimtimtc4963
    @tctimtimtc4963 Месяц назад

    Great video! Please, provide the details on the small rubber hoses, clamps, and stoppers. I'm searching all over the internet to find them. It took me 100's of RUclips videos and searches online just to find your video that has exactly what I need. Now, I'm trying to find the items in your video and my search is starting all back over again. YOU have the answer to my long-winded problem! Thank you for this fantastic video!!!

  • @12395rusty
    @12395rusty 3 года назад +2

    Been waiting for this lol ever since I saw colt with the colorado trip. I knew he would end up being a part of the BleepinJeep crew. Good to have you here colt. Heres to many more videos

  • @saranobutt
    @saranobutt 3 года назад +2

    Oh my God this is like perfect timing because somebody is coming by to fix our radiator on September 9th, which is hilarious because I could have just maybe fixed it myself if I just saw this because it is leaking.

  • @GoatOffroad
    @GoatOffroad 3 года назад +2

    Great new addition Matt ! Seemed like y’all got along right away. Hey Colt !! Glad you’re on the channel. ❤️🐞

  • @willdog3
    @willdog3 3 года назад +4

    Ever since I saw Colt wheeling that 4 wheel steering propane powered Samurai, i knew he was legit. I wanna see more on that Suzuki!

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      I'll definitely have more videos with the sami! Thanks

  • @nonope1774
    @nonope1774 3 года назад +2

    I actually had a chance to try and fix a plastic capped radiator recently, it had frozen, but just expanded the top of the cap away from the aluminum core.(Toyota car) I was able to very carefully add some black rvt to the lip and then compress the crimp back into place with a large pair of channel locks. It worked!! Un fortunately the head gasket blew a few months later but it was very overheated already, when I got to it.

  • @metalmulishasmith
    @metalmulishasmith 3 года назад +6

    Awesome k5 blazer, would love to see more of it!

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      That's Blazimus Prime. Maybe I'll do a walk around on it one day!

  • @gillianmilka9226
    @gillianmilka9226 Год назад

    U've almost taught me everything I needed to know about radiator repair, thx

  • @franktetrojr
    @franktetrojr 2 года назад +1

    My 1986 corvette radiator just split in the same location. Might as well try this out. Thanks buddy!

    • @franktetrojr
      @franktetrojr 2 года назад +1

      How long did the repair last?

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 2 года назад

      @@franktetrojr it's still in the truck to this day.

  • @georgebonney90
    @georgebonney90 3 года назад +4

    Dang man nice work

  • @timryan8174
    @timryan8174 3 года назад +1

    Nice job Colt! And welcome to the team! I've tested a ton of radiators as well. I've used air pressure & the spray bottle of soap as well as those expandable rubber freeze plugs. They work awesome. Super quick & they seal well. And great job saving a radiator! 👍🏼

  • @thatguy_jose
    @thatguy_jose Год назад

    So ive had 4 shops deny because mine was a copper radiator. Finally found someone...the only person i know that works on copper

  •  3 года назад +1

    Can't wait to test this! Thanks! :D

  • @holysmokeDC
    @holysmokeDC 3 года назад +2

    Good to know about the test kit and all it contains. It takes all the guess work out, no guessing here! That's a good tool to have when needed👌 Good job 👍

  • @darkgreen9098
    @darkgreen9098 2 года назад +1

    This vid was awesome brother, Thank you!

  • @WilliamSmith-oh1gi
    @WilliamSmith-oh1gi 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent information and no noise :)

  • @JoeGarofaloII
    @JoeGarofaloII 3 года назад +2

    It was easy to find the radiator leak in my Burban, it was the spot where hot coolant was shooting out of 😅 I kept topping it off and drove carefully then eventually tried sealing it up temporarily with JB weld until I had a day off work to change it out. It was aluminum/plastic plus 20 years old so I just replaced it

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM 2 года назад

    My right ear enjoyed this video.

  • @TheKajunkat
    @TheKajunkat 3 года назад +5

    Cool video, one suggestion. If you are going to use soapy water as a leak detector there is no reason to add water to the radiator while testing. The soapy solution needs the gas to cause it to bubble. You are potentially masking leaks with the water.

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад +2

      I only filled it half full and flipped it on both sides. I was just trying to eliminate having to pump air into a huge 4 core radiator for hours. But I should've explained that better. Thanks

    • @smithagsolutions1179
      @smithagsolutions1179 Год назад

      I would hydro test with soap.

  • @stich1960
    @stich1960 3 года назад +1

    I liked this one, usually dont like hosts other than Matt, but this guy seems pretty good, you should show how to recrimp the sides on a modern aluminum and plastic one, that's saved me tons of money over the years.

    • @stich1960
      @stich1960 3 года назад

      You just got to that potion of the video, I have had success recrimping with pliers when the plastic becomes loose from excessive heat never fixed a crack or seal issue.

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад +1

      I may have to do a Aluminum/plastic radiator video in the future.

  • @roy-whereamI
    @roy-whereamI 3 года назад +1

    Good video, thanks

  • @ThyWillRot
    @ThyWillRot 3 года назад +1

    Good timing, I have an old IDI I’m about to try this on, it blew a head gasket into a coolant runner and blew a hole in the radiator. Gonna try and fix the ol girl.

  • @raysoucie489
    @raysoucie489 2 года назад

    GREAT Video-- Love your "Disclaimer".... I know,Tom,from F'IN JEEP in Colorado Springs

  • @briantoste904
    @briantoste904 3 года назад +1

    Always reasuring when you hear "wholly cr@p it worked" lol. Good tutorial. I had a chance to work with a radiator shop years ago and they had these huge bathtub things and would dunk the radiator and pressurize it.

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      I've pulled the cap in the past, never tried to reseal it without removing it and i wanted to try it. So I was just as shocked to see it work, thus the suprised harsh language.😜

    • @briantoste904
      @briantoste904 3 года назад +1

      @@Bleepincolt it gave me a serious laugh, but ive had those moments too so im not judging lol

  • @rezboy327
    @rezboy327 Год назад

    Thank you🦅

  • @jamestaylor1078
    @jamestaylor1078 3 года назад +1

    One of my tubes were leaking on my old Dodge truck, as a temporary fix I cut the tube and ran some brake clean through it then pumped a bunch of silicone in the tube. 2 years later the temporary fix is still holding up with no leaks. I have another radiator to put in after I build some better mounts.

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 3 года назад +1

    Great tip and video 👍👍🇨🇱

  • @wolfen1086
    @wolfen1086 8 месяцев назад

    That little piece works fine on your old radiator, trust me when u say I WISH I still had an "older Vehicle, I'm in either a 96 ram 2500 of a 08 f150,, I need different adapters

  • @shark180
    @shark180 3 года назад +3

    Just replaced the radiator in my JKU, upgraded it to an all metal 4 row.

    • @derekeden9688
      @derekeden9688 3 года назад

      Key word, "replaced."

    • @shark180
      @shark180 3 года назад

      @@derekeden9688 k...

    • @derekeden9688
      @derekeden9688 3 года назад

      As in that's what you should do not a temporary fix

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      All metal (Copper Core) radiators are very repairable. That's awesome, I love my 4 core radiators too!

  • @quieromicubita
    @quieromicubita Год назад

    Hey, what materials you used to weld! Thanks in advance

  • @clayrichard8471
    @clayrichard8471 3 года назад +4

    After it's repaired you should use at least 125% of operating pressure for the test.

  • @javerymaxey7034
    @javerymaxey7034 Год назад

    How did you fill the holes, what did you use around 1:30?

  • @tonyb2086
    @tonyb2086 3 года назад +3

    Cool show Colt, look to seeing more from ya!

  • @JamesSmith-jn5eo
    @JamesSmith-jn5eo 3 года назад +3

    Mine leaked about 10 years ago. So got it running temp and dropped two egg whites in it . Hasn't leaked again trail fix

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      I've done egg whites, chewing tobacco and pepper as temp fixes. That's pretty neat yours has held up so long!

  • @jameshall4385
    @jameshall4385 3 года назад +2

    great video. it shows people they can fix something and not have to buy new ones. the background music was horrible.

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      I'm kind of a circus sometimes so I used circus music.😁

  • @TubolMotoadventures
    @TubolMotoadventures 2 года назад

    what rod r u using? is that aluminum?

  • @1st-KillFreak
    @1st-KillFreak 3 года назад +1

    Man, I hope others dont see this as a proper repair.

  • @user-on7yh5ht1f
    @user-on7yh5ht1f 5 месяцев назад

    easier to remove/unsolder the tank then clean the tubeplate and resolder

  • @CFLDumpsters
    @CFLDumpsters 2 года назад +1

    How long did it last?

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 2 года назад +1

      It's still in the truck👍

  • @dissociativecat7495
    @dissociativecat7495 3 года назад

    Anyone know where to find door pins for a jeep XJ ....1994

  • @michaelcanto6175
    @michaelcanto6175 3 года назад +2

    That's Great, What about Plastic units?

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад +1

      I've had a few people ask about it. Maybe I'll have to do a plastic/aluminum radiator video in the future.

    • @robroy5729
      @robroy5729 2 года назад

      @@Bleepincolt epoxy

  • @thatguy_jose
    @thatguy_jose Год назад

    I recognize the solder and flux brand, because i work there Haha

  • @denniswinston7365
    @denniswinston7365 3 года назад +1

    That’s why copper is still the best you couldn’t have repair it on the trail if it was plastic and aluminum 👍🏻

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 3 года назад +2

    The voice out of sinc makes me dizzy! Great helpful video though. I've made the mistake of using a stop leak in the radiator. Never do that. I would give this a try on a coper core. thank you.

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      Yes stop leak is almost impossible to clean out of a radiator. But we all seem to learn the hard way don't we? Haha

  • @wolfen1086
    @wolfen1086 8 месяцев назад

    What I'd really like to find and be able to afford is a all metal radiator that I COUKD braze, now days the end caps are all plastic with an "o" ringcheaper and easier to replace tgem😭

  • @thatairplaneguy
    @thatairplaneguy 3 года назад +1

    My favorite is egg whites

  • @mattbrowder7498
    @mattbrowder7498 3 года назад +1

    Colt is way better than the weird kinky couple

  • @Bluelightbandit
    @Bluelightbandit 3 года назад

    Colt was my puppies name that recently passed away. 😥🐾

    • @tonyb2086
      @tonyb2086 3 года назад

      Sorry to hear that.
      My Cat recently passed away, she had a tumor under her tongue that all the sudden swole up to the point where she couldn't breathe, i had to put her to sleep.
      They become family members, its ruff when they die.
      On a lighter note...go to your local animal shelter and adopt. I went home with 2 cat's it helps😸👍🍻

    • @auntjanet2346
      @auntjanet2346 3 года назад +1

      @@tonyb2086 Be careful. Replacing one dead cat with two new ones is the first step in becoming a crazy cat lady!

    • @tonyb2086
      @tonyb2086 3 года назад

      @@auntjanet2346 Bwah. No i've usually had 2 cats, at this paticular moment i only had 1.
      I did have to convice the people at the shelter i wasn't a crazy cat guy though😳😊🍻

    • @Bleepincolt
      @Bleepincolt 3 года назад

      Sorry about the puppy, he had a rad name👍

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 3 года назад +1

    Don't get discouraged about that pressure set-
    It's great for refilling the cooling system, and
    pressure bleeding brakes, power steering, etc.

  • @juananguiano6929
    @juananguiano6929 Год назад

    Nice video but what’s with the music 😂

  • @dailyviewstv5323
    @dailyviewstv5323 Месяц назад

    Soak in the water for sure

  • @justaguy4788
    @justaguy4788 3 года назад +1

    mix volumes to be the same. stopped watching due to uneven volume levels

  • @user-oi6gy1sp5w
    @user-oi6gy1sp5w Год назад

    Your backround music is so annyoying I couldn't watch the video. What's the point of that?