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 Post subject: How to find a radiator leak
PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 3:39 pm 
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I noticed some antifreeze dripping from the front sway bar. I check the radiator and it appears to be leaking from the top by the hose closest to the radiator. Is there a way I can check for a leak? I know its leaking, I just want to find out where and see if it is a simple fix or if I need to replace the rad. It has the intercooler rad on the front of the "main" rad.

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 Post subject: Re: How to find a radiator leak
PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 3:57 pm 
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Just get ready and replace it, there is no "easy " fix. Just a replacement, buddy tried a couple of different things to prolong swapping his but nothing worked short of full replacement

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 Post subject: Re: How to find a radiator leak
PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:37 am 
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Hmm...yeah, I was thinking that too. Jeep has 124K on her, so I guess its time.


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 Post subject: Re: How to find a radiator leak
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Is it best to buy an OEM from the stealership or.....???

I have been reading reviews about how the "replacements" out there fail pretty fast. In fact, I read where TJKJ said he had 4-5 of the cheaper ones fail before finally getting an OEM...


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 Post subject: Re: How to find a radiator leak
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TexasRock wrote:
Is it best to buy an OEM from the stealership or.....???

I have been reading reviews about how the "replacements" out there fail pretty fast. In fact, I read where TJKJ said he had 4-5 of the cheaper ones fail before finally getting an OEM...


Yes, go with OEM. it will cost more initially, but will save you money in the long haul.

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