[wart35]

I've been having some troubles with my 95 Camry. First, I rear ended a guy a little while ago, and luckily he had a trailer hitch so I didn't fuck up his truck, but, anyway, it ended up cracking my radiator a little bit, so it leaks a little antifreeze. So, onto my question, has anyone used anything to seal up a small leak in a radiator? what products are worth using?, and which should be avoided?

Second, now that its getting cold, when i first start my engine, after putting it into gear, it will take a few seconds for the transmission to engage. Usually during the day, it doesn't matter because I think about it. But, I'm a volunteer firefighter, so, if I get a call late at night, I will rush out of my house, and I'm afraid that if I floor it leaving my house, I'm going to fuck something up. So, has anyone else had this problem, and if you have, what did you do to fix it.

 

[wart35]

Wow, nothing at all...

 

[Axel Kain]

A. if you have the oe radiator, (if it has plastic top piece) replace it with one with metal top, otherwise take it to a radiator shop to see if its easier to just replace it or repair. B. first check tranny fluid, seccond well, thats all i could reccomend...if you have high mileage, your tranny may be going. (asking a mechanic recommended)

 

[zoni]

get a new rad man.... dont fuck around with some kind of temporary fix that wont do the job completely and wont last.

 

[Lauren]

^Yeah. They aren't expensive. I put mine in for about 90 bucks. Four screws and that was it. My car hesitates in the cold. So does my Dad's new bimmer. Just makes sure you got a good oil and your fluids are good.

 

[luisitol]

definitely just go with new rad. Install should take under 30 mins. And cost (including some COolant) should be under $100.

 

[zoni]

gotta love lauren

 

[Lauren]

^Eh...four screws and a hose. It was easier than a manicure.

 

[luisitol]

^Eh...four screws and a hose. It was easier than a manicure.

:lol: ...classic

 

[wart35]

I would get a new radiator, but im probably going to sell it in spring so im not trying to spend more money than necessary. So, i just want a quick fix for the problem.

 

[zoni]

if you are going to sell it that is more reason to get a new radiator...

if its in the spring, you want it to last till then right??? get a new rad. even if it is patched, chances are expansion and contraction from the temp changes of winter are going to hurt it too...