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Old 07-12-2011 | 12:12 PM
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LF Help today 7/12 on coolant leak

Im having a big coolant leak problem today and am not able to use my other car to drive to work. Hobby shop isnt open till 12 but I have the baby. Just wondering if anyone had a radiator pressure tester thing that they can pop on my car real quick so i can find the leak and if the problem is in a hose cut and refit the troublesome hose's end. Hoping to get this fixed quick as I have to still drive to work at 2:30ish LMK 757-287-6289. I can drive to you if its a reasonable distance
Old 07-12-2011 | 12:22 PM
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If it's from the crossover pipe to the throttle body hose, it will be a pain in the ***.
Old 07-12-2011 | 12:33 PM
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If it's from the crossover pipe to the throttle body hose, it will be a pain in the ***.
I dont think its that one because thats the one that was leaking when I first got my car. Took off my intercooler and tested the system and it was spraying in a pool on my engine block. Got lucky and it was at the very end so i just cut and put on. THIS time there is coolant all over the damn place in my engine bay. I am praying its upper hose but i cant visually see the cut/crack. I just hope its not something major broken but it is currently a major problem as i have to refill my tank every 20 miles.
Old 07-12-2011 | 01:07 PM
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i wouldn't drive the car with any type of coolant leak, head-warpage is easy with any type of aluminum block overheating.
Old 07-12-2011 | 04:01 PM
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So i found my problem area and am wondering...... is there a gasket under this top piece and if so is it possible to replace? IF not then anyone gots a stock radiator they are willing to sellz me?
Old 07-12-2011 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by PSBeachBum
http://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/...t=e70a681f.mp4
So i found my problem area and am wondering...... is there a gasket under this top piece and if so is it possible to replace? IF not then anyone gots a stock radiator they are willing to sellz me?
Looks like you just need to replace the radiator, as I don't think there are any gaskets or serviceable parts there. Call Performance Radiator (#834-3694) and just buy a new one. I think it's like $170. Probably better than buying a used one since it would be brand new with warranty.
Old 07-12-2011 | 05:09 PM
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Appreciate the referral. I am going to get one from them unless anyone else comes up with one before I get paid. $155 is a great price seeing as I dont have to pay for shipping and can pick up asap
Not sure if telling them I was referred by someone does anything but if you want I can let them know
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