Pre-Road Trip Neurosis Persists: Lower Oil Cooler Line Question

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T-minus seven days till my 2471 mile voyage in the ol' '85 300TD. I've sorted out many small things, mostly with advice from people on this forum -- and for that I truly thank you.

My lower cooler hose is leaking. I've read everything I can get my hands on ... having the hose rebuilt, the AN modifications, etc ... All solid, but unfortunately, none I have time to do.

That said ... I'm talking about a peace of mind bodge, not a permanent solution.

The leak is coming from a small pinhole at the top of the lower cooler hose. It's a slow weep. Been going like that for quite awhile.

Can I bodge this JUST FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD with, say, JB weld and self-fusing silicone wrap?

I'm thinking of cleaning it up, dousing on the JB Weld, letting it cure a good 24 hours, then wrapping silicone "rescue tape" over the JB Weld.

I can't see how it would make it worse and it may or may not help.

Thoughts?


Again, this is a small pinhole weep.


Thanks in advance.