radiator leak
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radiator leak
Anyone have a problem with leaky radiators or upper hose? I noticed a problem on the way home last night. Apprears to be a leak along the seam between the header tank and core, but could be the hose leaking too. I tightened the clamp. Catch tank level is at L, but I don't think much has actually leaked out.
Problem is, my WRX is out of warrantee already. (I'm a salesman) Can say this tho, the car gets better with mileage.
Also, what happened to the Warrantee forum?
TIA,
Kevin O'Connor
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Problem is, my WRX is out of warrantee already. (I'm a salesman) Can say this tho, the car gets better with mileage.
Also, what happened to the Warrantee forum?
TIA,
Kevin O'Connor
koconnor@gasko.com
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The clamps on those hoses are crap, especially if you go with a 1.3bar high pressure cap.
I installed one of those and coolant started pissing around many hose clamps. I solved it by using a 1/2 dose of Prestone stop leak aluminum powder. I put it in, warmed up the engine until the thermostat opened, and let the pressure build... The leaks stopped completely after a few minutes and it's been fine since.
If you're losing a good amount of coolant, you might want to check the rubber hoses themselves, maybe it's got a hairline crack in it.
I installed one of those and coolant started pissing around many hose clamps. I solved it by using a 1/2 dose of Prestone stop leak aluminum powder. I put it in, warmed up the engine until the thermostat opened, and let the pressure build... The leaks stopped completely after a few minutes and it's been fine since.
If you're losing a good amount of coolant, you might want to check the rubber hoses themselves, maybe it's got a hairline crack in it.
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Radiator Leaking
I bet any thing its the radiator. I just had mine replaced under warranty at 27k miles. I could see what appeared to be a coolant stain around the top of the tank at first the dealer just replaced the hose clamp but after a long trip I could smell coolant but it was not really leaking but the green staining would just get a little worse each week and I finally took it back and requested a replacement.
If yours is not under warranty get a after market one the Subaru stock one is a piece of crap.
If yours is not under warranty get a after market one the Subaru stock one is a piece of crap.
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