OK to use a stop leak?

BX2200Steve

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BX2200
Jul 29, 2011
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Landenberg PA
I have a 2003 BX2200 with a pinhole leak in the radiator. I stopped mowing as soon as I realized I was losing fluid. Just wondering if I should try a stop leak or something else if that isn't recommended.
Thanks a lot for this forum!
Steve
 

LT1Pat

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Apr 7, 2011
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I would try some of that jb weld type epoxy specifically made for radiators.

I have a 2003 BX2200 with a pinhole leak in the radiator. I stopped mowing as soon as I realized I was losing fluid. Just wondering if I should try a stop leak or something else if that isn't recommended.
Thanks a lot for this forum!
Steve
 

Kytim

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B6000DT, B7100DT,Snowplow, RM360, Scoop, Cultivator, Carryall,Disk, plow
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what was it some of the old timers used to do? oh yeah, a hand full of course ground pepper. it'll help getem sold! haha. does your tractor have a real water pump or like mine a thermo style?
 

Bulldog

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M 9000 DTC, L 3000 DT
Mar 30, 2010
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Stop leak could plug up your entire cooling system. I would go to a radiator shop if it was mine. A little money spent now will probably save you big in the long run.
 

meanjean

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Kubota MX4700
Aug 10, 2010
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Hazelridge, Manitoba
I used a tin of Barsleak, $6.
No more pinhole leak.
I know its not a permanent fix but better than the $325 for a new rad.
Been almost 2 months now.