The only thing that's gonna work is new rubber hose -- it's old, hard, and brittle and shrinking, hence the leak.
Peter On Aug 11, 2008, at 12:45 PM, Luther wrote: > The hose is off the car and clean. Would an RTV or similar sealant > work > better since it could flex some between the rubber and metal? > > Luther > > Jim Cathey wrote: >> Sure: Use brake cleaner and thoroughly clean off the outside of the >> rubber and fitting all around the area of the leak. Put a generous >> coating of JB Weld all over the offending joint, try to work it down >> into the leak, gently. Use a loose duct tape wrap to keep it from >> dribbling away while it cures. Looks like hell, works pretty well. >> Won't work if it's actively leaking while the glue cures. >> I did this on the 450SL that I eventually sold, it held for >> years before I sold it. (And is probably holding still.) >> >> -- Jim >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
