coolant leak

[cstrat]

95MTx with 60K. On cold starts, it leaks less than a taplespoon of coolant, then stops when it warms up. Only place I can detect mositure is drivers side dripping off the cowling around radiator. Can't see where it's coming from. Radiator replaced at 37K. Anyone else ever have this problem?

 

[AutoSHO]

The plastic radiator endtank is leaking. The seals in the ends of the radiator shrink a bit, and leak while cold. Once they warm up they seal right back up. You can try recrimping the end tanks with a set of vise grips. The only other option is replacement.

 

[cstrat]

Thanks for the input. Does radiator have to be removed to attempt to re-crimp? Assuming it does.

 

[AutoSHO]

Yes, it sure does.

 

[cstrat]

I guess if I am gonna go to that much trouble I'll just put a new one in. Think that'll fix it?

thanks

 

[AutoSHO]

Yep, that will take care of it.

Get a radiator with a lifetime warranty, because chances are it will fail again (unless you find an all-metal construction radiator like the SHO Shop sells). They want a lot of money for their radiator, however.

 

[cstrat]

ppreciate it. frown

 

[SHOZ123]

If you are getting a new one I would crimp it before putting it in. If your radiator now is not in that bad of shape I would just crimp it. If it leaks still then order a new one.

Be sure not to crimp it to much.