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    Time for a new radiator?

    I'm guessing this is bad:


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    Time for a new radiator?

    Wow! I guess that car lived at redline a little too long previously, huh? ;)

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    Oh? Did x-wing let you drive it?


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    Nah, a little JB Weld and you'll be as good as new!!!
    I've got a lot less horsepower - luckily they are Japanese horses - usually in better shape and more motivated.

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    Its not leaking is it??

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    If it's brass, it should be repairable.

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    I'm old-school duct tape on this one.


    No todo que es oro brilla.

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    I'm gonna go with JB Weld with a duct tape backup

    No, it's not leaking.

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    Hey Martin, if the JB-Weld doesn't do the trick (though it should), you could make a small L shaped bracket to hold the radiator right againts the rad support.

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    I hear those Italians run HOT! Looks like your weld gave way. Did you check the rest of the system? How are the other mounts? The coolant itself?

    A couple choices... remove and have a local shop weld it back up, JB weld, or get a sweet aluminum aftermarket replacement.

    Good luck.

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    I was thinking you may be able to braze the bracket back on?

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    I've had a radiator like that, happens with vibration, time and heat. NBD

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    The other mounts look good, as does the rest of the system. Coolant is good, no leaks anywhere.

    I'm gonna wait until the temp goes up a few degrees then JB Weld it. Supposed to be in the upper 50s here this weekend.

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    100+ miles and the JB Weld is holding. Yay.

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    If you're hard up, and want an upgrade, some Miata vendors may be doing Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.

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