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Old Mar 17, 2018 | 02:12 PM
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Radiator Repair Suggestion

I have an '82. At the bottom of the radiator, there's an elbow that takes a 45 degree turn and then connects to the lower hose for the engine. The line to the heater core is before the elbow. I have a leak right at that elbow joint. I can't tell if this is soldered, brazed or welded. I can solder and braze but welding is outside of my expertise. Does anyone have a suggestion for what method I should use to seal the hose?
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Old Mar 17, 2018 | 02:22 PM
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It's brazed but can probably be fixed by soldering just like cooper water line.
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Old Mar 17, 2018 | 08:05 PM
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Yup, super easy to fix copper radiators. I have pulled a few flues on my car and soldered them shut; it still keeps cool.
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