DIY: Radiator replacement in v6 Bora

Hi,
I have a crack in my radiator passenger side. One of the mounts has cracked where it joins the radiator body. The crack is about 25mm long and about 2-3mm wide. :(
a) Any permanent fixes?
b) Does anyone have a good idea for a temporary fix because I am currently in Tas and supposed to be going back to the mainland mid next week. I only need to limp about 50 minutes to Devonport and then about the same again in Vic
c) Any tips on replacing a radiator, eg stuff to do/not do ?
d) Does anyone happen to have a second hand radiator for a 2001 v6 bora lying around they would be willing to sell to me? Ill post in the buying section as well but figured i may as well ask here to.
Thanks in advance, Josh.

I'd go to a local radiator guy and see if it is able to be economically repaired

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Originally Posted by Wighty654

Hi,
I have a crack in my radiator passenger side. One of the mounts has cracked where it joins the radiator body. The crack is about 25mm long and about 2-3mm wide. :(
a) Any permanent fixes?
b) Does anyone have a good idea for a temporary fix because I am currently in Tas and supposed to be going back to the mainland mid next week. I only need to limp about 50 minutes to Devonport and then about the same again in Vic
c) Any tips on replacing a radiator, eg stuff to do/not do ?
d) Does anyone happen to have a second hand radiator for a 2001 v6 bora lying around they would be willing to sell to me? Ill post in the buying section as well but figured i may as well ask here to.
Thanks in advance, Josh.

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Loctite makes 2pack stick that you kneed and apply to the crack or hole in the radiator. It works very well as a temporary fix.

thanks guys, ive got some epoxy putty im gonna try and a mate has offered to plasti weld/braise/weld it depending what its made of where its cracked :)
ill keep the loctite in mind tho :)