Question About My Radiator

[Blk96Eclipse]

My radiator has been leaking fluid for about 2 months. It started out leaking just a little bit, but it gradually leaked more and more at a time. Now I have add fluid every couple days. I just got the radiator flushed a few days ago to see if that helped and I asked them to see if they saw a leak but they said they didn't. There usually isn't a big puddle of coolent under my car when I leave it parked either. I am wondering if if getting a new raditor would fix it or what the deal is cause something is wrong. I don't think I can find a leak in any hoses either.

[A//// Guy]

If the actual radiator isnt leaking and you cant see any leaks on it, then I would assume its something else other that the radiator...

Radiators only really leak at the spouts which typically just bust apart. If there is no leaks from the clamps being too loose then I think that you have a different problem... maybe your car is starting to burn the coolant... (headgasket)

[Matt D.]

Don't the factory radiators have plastic endtanks? If that's the case one of them could be leaking at the seam.

[MATCHBX]

Or if you can't see where it is leaking, look under your crankpulley and see if it's wet. It could be a leaking waterpump. If it's the front seal on the waterpump, it will usually only leak when shut off. Check you hoses to make sure there is no build up where they slide on to the radiator or onto the engine.

Like matt said, check your endtanks as well. Mine used to do that before too.

[Halon]

so ur leaking coolant but no clue where? u don't see steam coming from anywhere? check all the little hoses coming outta the thermostat housing. check and make sure its not a bad gasket where the thermostat housing meets the head. if it is the radiator, they're not expensive, a new one can be had for around 100 bux

[john]

I would check the waterpump. That is unless it you were working around the cooling system and had previously disconnected lines. If they pressure checked the radiator, it is not the problem. BTW, I got a wuote on a new radiator about a month ago. It was ~$150.

[1ViciousGSX]

If you need a 2g turbo radiator, I just pulled the factory radiator out of my car. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. I recently installed an aftermarket radiator. Let me know if you need it.

[AJ]

There is some shit you can add to the coolant that aftger running the car for about 2 min you can hold a black light or some kinda light to find the smallest of leaks.

[Jakey]

Originally posted by DSMStyle@Nov 30 2003, 07:51 PM
There is some shit you can add to the coolant that aftger running the car for about 2 min you can hold a black light or some kinda light to find the smallest of leaks.
Kinda like this stuff....?
http://www.directron.com/wc324.html

[Alpine TSi]

Like the others mentioned check the endtanks, they are plastic and the core is is kind of pinched over it like on a Supra SMIC. Mine went after a small game of bumper cars on 494 and it wasn't obvious. If you need a new one and are in the St. Paul are call A Radiator Company in South St. Paul, they gave me a great price on a Modine radiator with metal tanks and a lifetime swap out warranty.