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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 12:58 PM
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Hi All,
Got an on again off again coolant leak..It only seems to happen (when it does) After its been running for about 5 min..Then after it warms up it doesnt leak again...?? Its the radiator cap side thats leaking..Ive replaced radiator cap..
Sticking thermostat?
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 04:39 PM
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You mean the cap side (left side) of the radiator itself is leaking?
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 05:48 PM
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The leak is appearing under the Jeep on the radiator cap side ... I cant see where its coming from....and after it warms up it no longer leaks....??
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 06:17 PM
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Not saying it's your problem but when my original radiator gave it up at around 150k miles it developed a crack along the side about 1/4 of the way down that started seeping intermittently. You need to dry it up and get under there while it running and see what you find.
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 08:14 PM
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x2 on possible radiator crack. The other thing to check is the hose to the overflow.

I would get a cooling system pressure tester (loan-a-tool at your local parts store) and put some pressure on the system. I once chased a mystery leak and finally got the pressure tester - once I put some pressure on the system it was obvious (coolant spraying right out of the spot) where it was leaking.
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 09:28 PM
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Take Pat's advice, but tighten up the clamps on both ends of the lower radiator hose before you head to the autoparts store, could be as simple as that.
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 06:37 AM
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 05:35 PM
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OK Thanks for the input.... The lower hose clamp had failed....Chinese I'd guess... New bigger better clamp..Problem seems to be solved
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 11:07 PM
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Nice!!! It's always nice when it's something simple and easy.
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