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when filling the radiator from top fill cap we noticed and steady leak under car by the front passenger tire could this be a hose???when filling the radiator from top fill cap we noticed and steady leak under car by the front passenger tire could this be a hose???
AnonymousMar 31, 2014
Have a leak on bottom, how do i replace the radiator hosesHave a leak on bottom, how do i replace the radiator hoses
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Replace the radiator cap, its designed so when engine temp & coolant pressure rise the cap opens & the pressure will push the coolant into the overflow bottle. If the cap is faulty coolant/radiator fluid will constantly flow into the overflow bottle & ironically overflow it, this coolant will be lost instead of recalculated, the car will overheat & serious engine damage will follow. All for the sake of a $10 radiator cap. But there are other possible causes too, like faulty thermostat would be my 2nd choice & an easy fix, an airlock also easily fixed with a coolant system flush & onto more severe problems like blown head gaskets & cracked heads! But id replace that cap 1st & work from there. Hope this is helpful, feel free to ask any questions that may pop up
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You may need to "burp" the system and get the air out. When car has completely cooled, take radiator a off, start car, let it warm up (but not overheat) and see if level drops. Add coolant/water mix to top it off. Never run straight antifreeze. At most a 50/50 mix of distilled water and antifreeze. Air can get trapped in areas of the system when its been drained. Just monitor that temp and don't risk damaging the engine by overheating.
Turn off the engine as soon as you suspect a leak, to prevent the engine from overheating.
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Determine which radiator hose is leaking and exactly where the leak is coming from by looking for wetness.
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Purchase 1 gallon of antifreeze and the correct replacement radiator hose from your local auto-parts store or dealer. (Radiator hoses are not interchangeable. They come in specific sizes and shapes for your particular car model.)
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Wait for the engine to cool down for at least 20 minutes, before beginning any work on the cooling system.
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Place a large pan or wide bucket on the ground under the hose to catch the coolant.
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Use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamps at both ends of the hose you are replacing.
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Remove the radiator hose by twisting and pulling where it
connects to the radiator and engine. If the hose won't budge, use a
utility knife to cut it off the fittings.
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Remove the hose clamps from the old radiator hose and slide them onto the new hose.
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Put the new radiator hose on. Spray the inside of the hose
ends with WD-40 if the hose is hard to get on. Tighten the hose clamps.
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Refill the radiator and the coolant reservoir with a 50-50 mixture of water and antifreeze.
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"Burp the cooling system" by running the engine with the
radiator cap off until the engine warms up. Keep the engine running
until both the upper and lower radiator hoses feel warm (this indicates
that the thermostat is open and the coolant is flowing through the
entire system). Burping the cooling system allows any air bubbles to
escape. Add coolant to the radiator as needed.
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Look for leaks. Inspect around the hose clamps for dampness. Tighten the hose clamps if there is any wetness.
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Put the radiator cap back on.
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Check the coolant level after driving, to ensure there are no leaks
Take it back to them. Most likely they spilled washer fluid or oil on a part that gets hot. Then when you drove the spill evaporated. They may have checked your antifreeze and improperly tightened the Radiator cap causing a leak.
Observe the temperature gauge for overheating. Some Lube places do more service than oil changes. You need to pressure test the Radiator for leaks. They could have simply overfilled the fluid.
YOU NEED A HAYNES REPAIR MANUAL.BUT YOU DRAIN OUT SOME COOLANT DOWN ENOUGH WHEN YOU TAKE THERMOSTAT HOUSING OFF TO GET TO THERMOSTAT.ANTIFREEZE WONT GO EVERY WHERE.TO GET STARTED YOU HAVE TO REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT COVER.AND THE AIR FILTER HOUSING.LOOSEN THE HOSE CLAMP.THEN DETACH THE HOSE FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING.THEN REMOVE THERMOSTAT COVER MOUNTING BOLTS THEN REMOVE HOUSING.BE PREPARED FOR SOME COOLANT TO SPILL WHEN YOU REMOVE HOUSING AND BREAK THE SEAL.BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL TRACES OF OLD GASKET MATERIAL AND OR SEALANT FROM HOUSING COVER.THEN INSTALL THE NEW THEERMOSTAT IN THE HOUSING WITHOUT USING SEALANT.MAKE SURE SPRING END IS DIRECTED INTO THE HOUSING.APPLY CLEAN ANTIFREEZE TO THE NEW O - RING ON THERMOSTAT FOR LUBRICATION BEFORE INSTALLATION.PUT EVERYTHING BACK VISA VERSA.TORQUE THERMOSTAT HOUSING BOLTS TO 89 INCH POUNDS.PUT HOSES TIGHTEN HOSE CLAMP.FILL UP THE COOLANT SYSTEM CRANK CAR CHECK FOR LEAKS.
Two possiblities; a blown head gasket, or a freeze plug leaking. If possible take it to a trusted shop and have the pressure checked on the radiator, they can tell you if your radiator is stopped up, or the freeze plug is leaking, and if it's blowing back in the radiator when you remove the cap then it's a blown head gasket.
There could be a leak in the radiator or the water pump. Or the overflow coolant bottle but that normally won't drain all of the coolant. Fill up the radiator when the car is cold and start the car and keep an eye on it to see where the leak is coming from.
when filling the radiator from top fill cap we noticed and steady leak under car by the front passenger tire could this be a hose???
Have a leak on bottom, how do i replace the radiator hoses
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