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Old 03-08-2013, 11:41 AM
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Ive got a leak coming from the fitting just under the fluid cap on the driver side. any tips on how to fix this? took a picture of the fitting where the leak is coming from...
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Might want to try a gentle "snug-up" of those fittings....if that doesn't work, probably time for a new rad.
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A wrap in teflon tape and re intall might do the trick as well. make sure you wrap the tape with the threads so when you start to screw it in it doesn't unravel the tape.
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