SteveBones
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Hello,
I have a couple of small leaks with my '58 TR3A radiator. These leaks are where the radiator "neck" connects to the top tank. My question is on best method to fix. I was planning to solder by using a propane torch with 50/50 solder. I have owned and worked on TR's for over 20 years doing my own work always. This will be my first time fixing a leaking radiator. My concern, based on what I have read, is that using a propane torch method will dissipate heat into other areas. My concern is that too much heat might actually heat up existing soldered areas and create new leaks. From my understanding the radiator core and top tank are soldered together and this area could be impacted with excess heat dissipating. Please share your own experiences and recommendations. Also, any recommendations on the type of solder to use is also appreciated.
The other option is to use a local radiator repair shop which is about an hour a way. I am hoping DIY is possible and will same me time and money.
Thanks,
I have a couple of small leaks with my '58 TR3A radiator. These leaks are where the radiator "neck" connects to the top tank. My question is on best method to fix. I was planning to solder by using a propane torch with 50/50 solder. I have owned and worked on TR's for over 20 years doing my own work always. This will be my first time fixing a leaking radiator. My concern, based on what I have read, is that using a propane torch method will dissipate heat into other areas. My concern is that too much heat might actually heat up existing soldered areas and create new leaks. From my understanding the radiator core and top tank are soldered together and this area could be impacted with excess heat dissipating. Please share your own experiences and recommendations. Also, any recommendations on the type of solder to use is also appreciated.
The other option is to use a local radiator repair shop which is about an hour a way. I am hoping DIY is possible and will same me time and money.
Thanks,