Do I need a new radiator?

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Oct 17, 2011 | 10:54 PM
  #1  
My trans cooler line started leaking anti-freeze through the threads of the brass fitting. I tried tightening it but that seemed to make it worse. It leaks coolant after I shut the jeep off. Just want to know if there is something else i can do or if I should just buy a new radiator?
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Oct 17, 2011 | 11:01 PM
  #2  
Buy a new rad.
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Oct 18, 2011 | 12:56 AM
  #3  
If the radiator is metal I might take it to a radiator shop and see what they think. You might want to go in there knowing the cost of a replacement though. They want to sell you something. Knowing that you can compare.

No knowledge, no comment on plastic. Bummer though! Good luck...D.
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Oct 18, 2011 | 05:18 AM
  #4  
Almost any issue with an older radiator results in buying a new one for me. I don't do repairs on them any longer as one repair is often followed by another.. New ones aren't that expensive.
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Oct 19, 2011 | 09:54 PM
  #5  
If it is brass it is worth repairing
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Oct 19, 2011 | 10:11 PM
  #6  
my trans cooler line is leaking atf...so i untightened it and coolant spilled out from around threads...but tightened and still leaking atf...not hijacking just throwing that out to give some info
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Oct 19, 2011 | 10:19 PM
  #7  
Replace the rad.. it's not too expensive to replace. I had to replace the one in my Jeep. However, getting the thing out was the tricky part.
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Oct 19, 2011 | 10:37 PM
  #8  
yeah, i'd replace the rad.
i just picked one up today for a 2000 xj. list was 220, my cost was 120. but that's for a premium. you can get a cheaper one for about 160 list.
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Oct 19, 2011 | 10:43 PM
  #9  
Its worth it to just get a new one
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