is a coolant leak worth a trip to coombs?

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Re: is a coolant leak worth a trip to coombs?

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thanks snelson.

I replaced my rad when i bought the vehicle 3 years ago. I hope it doesn't need a new one already.

I'm assuming that plate isn't super important if you've had yours off for over a year.

:)
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Re: is a coolant leak worth a trip to coombs?

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(original poster)

unable to find the leak myself, I took it up to Rob at E4 auto in Duncan.

the leak was coming from the neck of the radiator itself, where it feeds into the upper hose.

$1094 later I have a refurbished rad and every hose in the system has been replaced.

time for some winter busking to pay off that upcoming visa bill!

thanks again for all the help everyone. :)
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Re: is a coolant leak worth a trip to coombs?

Post by thedjjack »

jthom wrote:(original poster)

unable to find the leak myself, I took it up to Rob at E4 auto in Duncan.

the leak was coming from the neck of the radiator itself, where it feeds into the upper hose.

$1094 later I have a refurbished rad and every hose in the system has been replaced.

time for some winter busking to pay off that upcoming visa bill!

thanks again for all the help everyone. :)
$1094 :o :o :o
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Re: is a coolant leak worth a trip to coombs?

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Ouch.
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