Radiator leaking

[ranman]

Looks like I'm gonna need a new one,anyone in Cleveland You've used before or would again?Thanks.

P.S. It's a 04 dodge ram.

 

[fischnrod]

If its like a Dakota its fairly simple to replace. 4 bolts ,1 at each corner, 2 hose clamps,and 2 transmission lines..

 

[Gator]

There's a product called BARS LEAK that is quite effective in permanently stopping radiator leaks. You could probably buy it at any auto parts. I've used it years ago and it did the job.

 

[ranman]

Gator - 1/14/2009 8:50 PM

There's a product called BARS LEAK that is quite effective in permanently stopping radiator leaks. You could probably buy it at any auto parts. I've used it years ago and it did the job.

I'm driving to Tampa next month and pulling an enclosed trailer,would you trust that stuff on a trip like that or would you just replace it?

 

[rodbuilder2]

I WOULD REPLACE IT NO MORE THAN THEY ARE SOMETIMES THAT STOP LEAK WILL STOP UP YOUR HEATER CORE AND THATS JUST ANOTHER EXPENSE

 

[Guest]

Instead of replacing it, get it repaired by a good radiator shop, they will pressure test it also after the fix. Putting stop leak in a radiator might fix the leak but it will also stop up the rest of the radiator.

 

[ashtrey]

The best radiator shop in the chattanooga area great work and decent price Ringgold Radiator on 41 hwy. She will give you the best advise on what to do whether to replace or for her to fix it either way will be a great option. Good Luck!!!!

 

[beetlespin]

Are the Nylon end tanks broken or the aluminum piping? If its the nylon part there is no fix. If its the metal part they may be able to weld it. I wouldn't put stop leak in it. If it were mine I would replace it.

 

[Fat Albert]

ashtrey - 1/14/2009 9:26 PM The best radiator shop in the chattanooga area great work and decent price Ringgold Radiator on 41 hwy. She will give you the best advise on what to do whether to replace or for her to fix it either way will be a great option. Good Luck!!!!</p>

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<font face="comic sans ms,sand" color="#ff0033" size="4">DITTO.....she fixed mine on the Tahoe.....done gooooood....FA</font></p>

 

[blazer]

the tanks are known to crack on them,mine did and i had a new tank put on it and the radiator boiled out.cost $75 compared to $225 for new radiator.

 

[Gator]

Ranman, NO I would not want to drive that far with a bandaid on it. I'd take it to a shop and have it fixed if it can be fixed.

 

[ranman]

which brings me back to my original question,where would you take it in/near Cleveland?

 

[EricM]

Cleveland Radiator did a repair for me (a number of years ago) and I was pleased at that time. I've had no further experience here.