Radiator / Reservoir Question

[tincup]

My '05 recently overheated and in diagnosing the problem, I noticed that the radiator neck tube that mates to hose to the reservoir was broken and now there is no way to reconnect the radiator to the coolant reservoir. Anybody had this problem? Does the entire radiator have to be replaced or is the a part to repair this?

Also since it overheated, what sounds like a lifter is tapping, any thoughts? (I think the head gaskets are ok since there a) is not ant increased pressure in the radiator, b) it seems to be running OK, and c) the oil is not milky

Any and all help would be appreciated - TIA

 

[Acidmeld]

You may be able to find a threaded nipple to screw in. Try a hardware store.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

My '05 recently overheated and in diagnosing the problem, I noticed that the radiator neck tube that mates to hose to the reservoir was broken and now there is no way to reconnect the radiator to the coolant reservoir. Anybody had this problem? Does the entire radiator have to be replaced or is the a part to repair this?

Also since it overheated, what sounds like a lifter is tapping, any thoughts? (I think the head gaskets are ok since there a) is not ant increased pressure in the radiator, b) it seems to be running OK, and c) the oil is not milky

Any and all help would be appreciated - TIA

Is it a V8? They don't seem to do well after being overheated once or twice...

 

[20034RunnerV84x2]

Pics would be nice, I'm a mechanic and a little confused on what your talking about. Are you talking about the hose or the little nipple/ tiny extension on the radiator that the hose connects to? If it's the little nipple thing I would super glue it, and then get a tiny amount of caulking and seal it so it doesn't leak.

 

[ClockWork]

Is it a V8? They don't seem to do well after being overheated once or twice...

isnt it the other way around? The iron block is more resistant to heat.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

The heads are still aluminum, its just something that some of the older techs imparted to me. But I don't see many overheated cars come to us often

 

[ClockWork]

The heads are still aluminum, its just something that some of the older techs imparted to me. But I don't see many overheated cars come to us often

I agree. The thing is it happens so quick. Toyotas and many other cars are programmed to stick the temperature gauge in the same place if the coolant is between a range of temperatures. When it leaves that range, it quickly leaves the "normal" zone.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I agree. The thing is it happens so quick. Toyotas and many other cars are programmed to stick the temperature gauge in the same place if the coolant is between a range of temperatures. When it leaves that range, it quickly leaves the "normal" zone.

What happened to the good old temperature, voltage, and pressure gauges? Where they golf you what the measurement is? These gauges these days are a joke...