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Coolant pipe leak!

  • 02-01-2014 11:56am
    #1
    problemchimp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, any ideas on how to fix a pinhole temporarily in a coolant pipe (rubber) as I can't get a new one until Monday. I'm losing a fair sup of coolant and I'm afraid I might damage the electrics. Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,620 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    Would need pics and is it a rigid plastic pipe or a rubber hose?
    D'oh, just re-read your post.
    You could try duct tape, but nothing will be a good substitute for having the pipe replaced.

    edit:
    Patch repair kit for bicycle tires maybe?

    I had a leaky hose a few months ago, a neighbour had a bit of braided hose pipe which I used to make a replacement. Still in use in my car today.


  • #3
    problemchimp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭problemchimp


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    Would need pics and is it a rigid plastic pipe or a rubber hose?
    D'oh, just re-read your post.
    You could try duct tape, but nothing will be a good substitute for having the pipe replaced.

    edit:
    Patch repair kit for bicycle tires maybe?

    I had a leaky hose a few months ago, a neighbour had a bit of braided hose pipe which I used to make a replacement. Still in use in my car today.
    Thanks dr. I might go with the puncture repair kit with super glue and a shiit load of duct tape. Tried the duct tape on its own but it leaked again after 30 minutes.


  • #4
    SleeperService
    Closed Accounts Posts: 372 ✭✭SleeperService


    problemchimp wrote: »
    Thanks dr. I might go with the puncture repair kit with super glue and a shiit load of duct tape. Tried the duct tape on its own but it leaked again after 30 minutes.

    Halfords sell a kit with self amalgamating tape and reinforcing mesh.


  • #5
    problemchimp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭problemchimp


    SleeperService wrote: »
    Halfords sell a kit with self amalgamating tape and reinforcing mesh.
    That sounds like a good idea, is it specifically for that type of job?
    can it be used on the inner side of a 90 degree bend?


  • #6
    SleeperService
    Closed Accounts Posts: 372 ✭✭SleeperService


    problemchimp wrote: »
    That sounds like a good idea, is it specifically for that type of job?
    can it be used on the inner side of a 90 degree bend?

    It is an emergency hose repair kit, but I haven't used one. Have used that self amalgamating tape on other things and I reckon it should be better than duct tape.


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