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KodyCochrell
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I just heard a myth about putting egg whites in a radiator to stop the leak. I also have heard about putting tampons in radiators. I could see this helping but not stopping the leak.


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psangster
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The problem with tampons is they will only stop the leak for about one week a month during heavy flow times . . . . sorry. I would not suggest the tampon method at all - likely will cause a terrible blockage and overheat !!!!!!
 
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Lensman
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I've seen the egg thing work - but it must only be the white of the egg - I think the yolk would tend to cause a blockage.


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Fred Keith
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Why would you even consider egg whites, or some truly stupid remedy (tampon?), when for a few bucks you can buy a radiator stop-leak product that works? They are not the best solution to a leaking radiator, but I have used several over the years and found they work without malevolent side effects.
 
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Lensman
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Admittedly, the stuff like "Radweld" etc., works best, but sometimes you have to improvise a fix to get to where you can get the shop-bought stuff.


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