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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: gomi on February 28, 2006, 03:42:41 PM
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Hello guys. I've got this strange radiator leak. It has only happened twice now and on both occasions the weather has been below 10 degrees farenheit. It seems to be leaking along the top seem of the radiator and along the edges both where the radiator meets up with the fan shroud. It isn't a huge leak, doesn't even drip onto the floor. It just kind of seeps out of somewhere. Could it be a hose of somesort? a mechanic who goes to my gym said it could be because of the metal expanding and contracting due to the cold, but I have no idea. There was a bit more coolant visible around the top near the hose, but the hose itself was rather dry. Thanks for any help anyone can give me.
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Seems logical. The top of the tank is plastic that is clipped onto the metal tank. They are known to seep and leak.
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Could be a bad solder joint where the filler neck is attached to the top tank. I bought a new rad last year , it leaked from the first day at that spot , it was warrantied and replaced.
Could be a bad cap too.
Have some one pressure test the cooling system and the cap at the same time to find the leak.
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Seems logical. The top of the tank is plastic that is clipped onto the metal tank. They are known to seep and leak.
does this mean I need to replace the radiator?
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Yes... unless you can fix it... but a replacement would be easy and quick
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WOW!! I took it to the jeep dealership and it's gonna cost $$565. I can't do it myself so :cry:
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to replace the radiator? Take it to a regular shop it will probably be cheaper.
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Why can't you you do it yourself? It's not that hard and a replacement is around $200.
If it's not seeping much then I'd just leave it. 10* below is pretty cold and because the tanks are plastic it will not shrink or expand as much as the metal. If it's doesn't have a problem at warmer tems then I'd just leave it and watch it for a while.
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I had a similar problem, 116K on the original, just steamed a litte every now and then, more noticeable on cold humid days below 30. Even with the leak, never runs hot or overheats. When cold, there's no leak, even with a pressure test at a service station. This went on for months. The plastic metal ones do this when they get old. The mechanic said to leave it and wait until warm weather, but I had some extra cash and decided to replace it with a new all metal one. It cost under $200 for the radiator alone but since was too cold out, I paid to have it installed: $370 total job at a local service station, no more leak and piece of mind for the summer when it hits 98 out! Plus the aftermarket on is all black, looks cool through the grill!
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Replace it yourself, it's easy with handtools. www.radiatorbarn.com for a great price on an all-metal replacement radiator. They have quick shipping and a warranty, I know a lot of people that have been happy with them.
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Kind of on the same topic.
Has anyone concidered using the transmission oil cooler as a haet exchanger for an on-board shower?
Jim
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Kind of on the same topic.
Has anyone concidered using the transmission oil cooler as a haet exchanger for an on-board shower?
Jim
Nope, but a friend of mine used to make heat exchangers that tapped into the heater. The advantage was that you can control the temp though the heater, I believe.
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I was thinking about either using either a mixing set- up or possibly flow rate of the pump. Higher flow-rate = lower temp.
Jim