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YOUR RESEARCHRadiator cap thread spripped
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Replace its a real pia and takes much longer
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Be happy it's not a Boxster that need the tank replaced, its a real PIA and takes much longer
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The thread stripped on my 996 1999 plastic radiator. It's just a small leak but it's every day and worse when it's hot.
Is there a tape or work around to help this seal better?
Plumbers tape goes to 500 degrees, I wonder if that's enough?
Jesus anyone here not miserable in life lol?
Go for a walk or something.
It's a small leak because a plastic thread is a little stripped, if you can fix it with a little tape that's a little better than a grand.
Not rocket science here, just trying to stop a small leak in plastic threads. I guess I chose the wrong place to get help.
That made me laugh.
The leak is probably from the rubber seal, not necessarily the threads. Try a new cap first if yours is a 99 and has the original cap.
we're a little grumpy in the mornings... The cooling system should be repaired properly. Considering you own a 99 you have to expect to throw money at it from time to time no? Maybe you could find a used replacement part to keep the cost down?
Maybe not obvious but folks here ARE trying to help. The reason is although it's a small leak, if not repaired properly, there could be chain reactions that could lead to engine damage. Leak->no pressure->coolant boils->local super heated spots->engine damage. To replace the tank should not cost $1k (more like a few hundreds). Also, these tanks regularly leak as they age so you cannot avoid replacing it at some point in time anyway.
This is Rennlist where people try to make a rocket science out of everything.
A small leak in a non-pressurized application "might" be ok but pressurized applications can lead to big leaks. This is a $20k+ engine in case you didn't know. 2min(for a cap) or 1-2 hours for tank replacement(depending on if mk1 or mk2) and a little bit of dough isn't so bad vs risking a high priced motor IMO. It's your car and if you are comfortable with the risks, have at it.
