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Can a car radiator leak be fixed using plumbers solder and a propane torch?

The radiator in my car has a leak in the flutes I am trying to fix it myself. Can I use plumbers solder and a propane torch to do the job?


If done properly. But radiators are fragile and can be easily damaged (ruined) if done incorrectly. I have replaced plenty of those radiators.

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