Ok, did not know where 2 put this, but of course the problem is not with a Ford, it's with the dumb a$$ CRX that we have, wish I could blow it up.
Anywho, the top hose, it kinda broke a little and now when we drive the car it squirts out radiator fluid, and it smokes a little, because I did a little half a$$ job on it with electrical tape and this non-flammable glue. LOL Yeah, this is just 4 now, so please don't rag. Anyway, what other problems could this cause??? Because it keeps squirting a little at the bottom still? can we still drive it, he just drives it 2 work and 2 home, it's like 4 miles away, so about 7 to 8 miles 4 5 days a week, until Sept.30, when I get payed we get new one. So will it be ok with no other probs if we continue doing this until then???
Now are these leaks in hoses only? If so, I'd say replace them asap.
Keep some water in the car so you can refill - this can effect a lot of things, but primarily the motor and cooling the engine/oil. Overheating can cause a lot of damage to not just the motor, but the water pump as well.
Tape is good so long as it holds and keeps it from leaking.
I'd really check a salvage yard or something for parts.
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Sorry, I should have said this, it is the plastic piece the hose attaches too, the clamp was removed and the part where u attach the hose 2, it broke. U know the piece the hose goes over, well that broke apart??? So that piece is attached 2 the whole radiator. ??????? Arghhhhh crazy $hit.
Well you can keep drivinh it if you like but you will need a new radiotor. Like Chelly said get to a salvage/junk yard and get yourself a new(used) one. Just make sure there is no holles in the center grates and that rust is at a minimum. Or just go to 7-11 and pick up a new radiator . Wait radiators aren't rice so you may not find it there. But seriously its a Honda and old so it may not be to bad a price.
Your main problem is that the radiator is pressurized and your fix may blow out at any time. Just keep adding water and hope the fix holds. And by all means keep an eye on the temp guage. If you know someone who can weld have them weld a new flange on the radiator unless its all plastic in that area.
CKA wrote: Thank u all, I got told 2 get some JB Weld stuff and it works, THanks!!! Oh ya.... Sorry. Forgot about that stuff... It works great. I fixed my gas tank with that stuff and used it as body filler too..
. Wait radiators aren't rice so you may not find it there. But seriously its a Honda and old so it may not be to bad a price.
