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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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My radiator is leaking where the Bolton tranny line comes out of the tank. How would I go about fixing this due to I don't have the money for a new radiator.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Leaking antifreeze or transmission fluid? If it's leaking antifreeze from the cooler fitting it's probably cracked and there isn't a good fix. Nothing sticks to that plastic for long.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Its coolant. Is there a o ring there or gasket behind the nut.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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coolant around coooler line sound like tanks split like stated above aint nuttin sticks pressure from cooling systems gonna split it futhur best bet radiator time instead of break down then tow biill possible over heat motor damage.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Get it fixed or you'll likely have bigger fish to fry like a tow and an overheat.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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http://www.instructables.com/answers...The-Plastic-A/
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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It was leaking at the nut. I pulled the front off and pulled the radiator up and found that the nut was loose. I tightened it up and let it idol got it up to temp. No more leak the radiator is 2 years old I was hoping that the tank wasn't cracked.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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A Nut on the loose, it happens, good place to check, good it ended well for u and no cost.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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well i have an update it started leaking again. this time i pulled the radiator out and inspected it and no cracks. all coolant was coming out from behind that nut. removed nut and washer and used water pump & thermostat housing rtv. put back together and now there is no leaks. i tested it good this time.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by greengoblin
well i have an update it started leaking again. this time i pulled the radiator out and inspected it and no cracks. all coolant was coming out from behind that nut. removed nut and washer and used water pump & thermostat housing rtv. put back together and now there is no leaks. i tested it good this time.
kool nice when fixes are simple
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