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Old 02-07-2006, 12:09 AM
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I snapped one of the 2 plastic nipple's on the upper passenger side, while removing my radiator.

Has anyone ever done this? Is it repairable? What are my options?
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It is repairable, check with your local radiator shop they should be able to replace the tank. Had on replaced a while back. Cost me about 160.00 parts and labor. Note if your tank has been repaired before might not be able. It is usualy a one time shot, due to the crimped ears weaking.
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A brand new radiator for my '94 cost $220 at Napa.
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wich nipple is it top or bottom? if its the top you can just fix it yourself. if its the bottom you gotta take it somewhere.
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It is the top, one of the 1 skinny ones. Someone told me to get a bolt, drill a hole in it, thread the tank, and screw it into the tank.
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Originally Posted by Greg Fell
It is the top, one of the 1 skinny ones. Someone told me to get a bolt, drill a hole in it, thread the tank, and screw it into the tank.
yeah you can just shove a tube in there and JB weld it. the top one is the overflow one. it doesn't see any pressure.




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