My radiator..

SaturnOmegaX · #1 10-09-2005, 11:59 AM

On the far right top end of the radiator in my Saturn 1995 Sl2 car has a hole and it's leaking. So I decided to get some strong expoxy to cover the hole (it's not large, just a small hole). But if I drive like 5 minutes going 30-40 MPH, the lights on front of my car beeps indicating that my anti-freeze coolant is low. It's odd because the temperature meter reading indcates near C, it's not even going to H or not even to the middle of it.

Do you think I should revise the expoy and apply some more, or should I just go ahead and replace the radiator?

peppermrj · #2 10-09-2005, 01:12 PM

I would plan on replacing the rad. Is it low on fluid? Is your repair the source of the leak? You might have a different leak. You might also have a bad coolant temperature sensor. They are know to fail. Replace with the oem brass tip updated design.

SaturnOmegaX · #3 10-09-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by peppermrj

I would plan on replacing the rad. Is it low on fluid? Is your repair the source of the leak? You might have a different leak. You might also have a bad coolant temperature sensor. They are know to fail. Replace with the oem brass tip updated design.

Well, I patched it up with expoy and the sensor went away. About the oem brass tip, where do I get it? Care to send me the link and the pix as well? Yes, I am a rookie. lol. Thanks for everything!

peppermrj · #4 10-09-2005, 02:44 PM

Your 95 might have 2 sensors. 1 goes to the computer the other to the gauge. My 96 and newer satties have only 1. I got mine from saturnparts.com. Saturnparts.net or a local dealer will also sell them.
Changing the ECTS Coolant Temp Sensor (with pictures)
Changing the ECTS (Engine Coolant Temp Sensor)

Read both links and they will tell you all you need to know. Good luck and let us know.

sierrap615 · #5 10-09-2005, 08:34 PM

i have yet to see a repaired saturn radiator hold for a extended period of time. replace it, check Ebay

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