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samualt · 04-07-2005, 08:24 PM

I tried Goop and didn't like it for this application. The space between the barbs and the radiator inlet/outlet is too big. Goop flows just like water, only much slower. It was flowing everywhere. Plus, it came off pretty easy. Of course, I didn't let it dry the prescribed time either.

I've decided to go to the hardware store and see if I can't find a threaded copper pipe that will fit the inlet/outlet. If I can find a threaded pipe the right size I can solder the brass hose-barb to a brass washer, solder the washer to the end of the pipe, and put the threaded end of the pipe into the inlet/outlet with some lock-tite or something. It would make a much better mechanical bond. Much better than globs of glue.

Anyway, just thought I'd leave an update of my experience. Your milage may vary.

04-07-2005, 08:24 PM	#15
samualt Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 30	I tried Goop and didn't like it for this application. The space between the barbs and the radiator inlet/outlet is too big. Goop flows just like water, only much slower. It was flowing everywhere. Plus, it came off pretty easy. Of course, I didn't let it dry the prescribed time either. I've decided to go to the hardware store and see if I can't find a threaded copper pipe that will fit the inlet/outlet. If I can find a threaded pipe the right size I can solder the brass hose-barb to a brass washer, solder the washer to the end of the pipe, and put the threaded end of the pipe into the inlet/outlet with some lock-tite or something. It would make a much better mechanical bond. Much better than globs of glue. Anyway, just thought I'd leave an update of my experience. Your milage may vary.