Yep happend to me while trying to change the overflow reservoir. Mine was a pretty clean, flush break right at the tank. My question is, can I epoxy this safely, just for a week or so while i get the parts in? I will try to get pictures to show how it broke, but basically right at the base of the nipple the whole thing snapped off.

Thoughts? I know I need a new radiator which is fine, just seeing how long I can get a quick fix to temporarily be able to drive it.

 

Do some searches, you ain't the first.
Guess I got lucky though and didn't snap mine.
I believe some folks have found a decent solution, but I can't remember what it was. Don't know if it involved expoxy or not?????

 

Common issue, I doubt it can be fixed with Epoxy. I have a used Koyo OEM replacement radiator I'll sell you cheap if you want it. But you can get the OEM replacements many places for around $200.00.

 

borken nipple?

 

^ I just realized the spelling error.

 

Foxey, you come up with some pretty random stuff sometimes...

 

that's what i'm here for...

 

Many replaced the OEM with a new one, I haven't read anything here about a repair of that piece. I guess if you could find something to patch it and would stand against the pressure and heat, that could be your temp-fix. Mine disintegrated and crumbled to pieces.

 

You can drill and tap for a 1/8" or 1/4" brass hose nipple from hardware.

You will only get one chance to do it right. Most of these are pipe thread which is tapered so buy the pipe tap also and the right sized drill for that tap.

You should epoxy it in as you won't be reusing it once you get your new radiator.

Is there a world radiator shortage now? Most places have these in stock.

I got a great deal on an all aluminum 3 row thus solving the problem forever.

In case you don't know the radiator comes ONLY out the bottom @ 45 degree angle.

 

Borken......doh. That's what I get for typing on my phone instead of a computer

Anyways, I am going to try and patch it this weekend just so I can get it over to a garage instead of trying to do this in a carport. I ordered a new radiator which should also be here this weekend.

Sadly I do know the only way it comes out based on the DIY threads. I long for the days of the 30 minute change like in my 85 RX-7.....

 

If you just want to go a few miles you can sand the surface and epoxy/glue it back together and leave the radiator cap "loose" so no pressure builds on the system. This works even if you have a hole patched with chewing gum in the radiator core. Don't ask me how I learned that.

Good luck. BTW I replaced my radiator in the driveway on jackstands in the front only (got it high enough) and it's doable with the big cardboard the new radiator comes in to protect it from the pavement. Going really slow takes about 4-5 hours allowing for a little trial and error on the mounts I forgot to reattach the fan to the new radiator while it was out. You will need a second person to guide the new one back in on top to protect fins. **It took me several days to get the new plastic drain plug to fully seat and stop slow drip as was afraid of breaking it off.