Radiator Replacement Options

[Bigblock]

Can you put up pics of the suspected leaking hose?
If the hoses are old and soft, or hard and cracked by the clamps, the possibility of pin holes
and // or hairline cracks increases.
If they are good, ensure they are installed all the way, without any big gaps between hose &
radiator. Excessive gaps may let it leak from the hose end.
Carefully ensure the clamps are tight.

Post pics if you can, maybe a visual of the area will help find the issue.

This post has been edited by Bigblock: Oct 17, 2015 - 10:22 AM

[Selly_Kuhman]

Can you put up pics of the suspected leaking hose?
If the hoses are old and soft, or hard and cracked by the clamps, the possibility of pin holes
and // or hairline cracks increases.
If they are good, ensure they are installed all the way, without any big gaps between hose &
radiator. Excessive gaps may let it leak from the hose end.
Carefully ensure the clamps are tight.

Post pics if you can, maybe a visual of the area will help find the issue.

I think I found the problem. I only hand tightened the two clamps holding the radiator in place, and forgot to go back and tighten them more. Apparently after a week of driving, the radiator moved around a bit causing it to leak. If securing it doesn't work I will look into the hose connections. They are only one year old, so I would assume they didn't start to crack.

[Bigblock]

[Selly_Kuhman]

So I was on my way out to work today and saw a nice sized puddle under my car. I did park on an upwards incline, just like the last time it was leaking. Opened the hood and it looked like it was coming from the lower hose. Though it was coming from the other end, not the end connected to the radiator at the bottom.

I hand tightened the clamp till I couldn't and refilled coolant. Let's see if that works... Though I don't know why it would be leaking at a connection point I didn't touch or alter in any way. I'll post pics if I find a puddle under my car when I leave work.

This post has been edited by Selly_Kuhman: Oct 19, 2015 - 8:39 AM

[Bitter]

Did you figure out where the missing parts go to? The big bolt looks pretty important.

[trdproven]

did you figure this out yet, check where you screwed on your sensor, check for cracks.

Where is the leak now?

[Selly_Kuhman]

Tightened up the other side of the lower hose and no more leak. Even put it on an incline overnight and still nothing. Appreciate all the help. Saved me a good $300 I'm sure.