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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: SwampSinger on December 05, 2005, 09:32:33 AM

Title: Rad Leaks
Post by: SwampSinger on December 05, 2005, 09:32:33 AM

I have a leak on the passenger side of my 99XJ. It does not leak all the time though. I had the rad presure tested and there was nothing wrong with it. I've notice it when it was -15/-20 out side when it was warming up (iddleling). It leaks out maybe a cup of fluid then it stops. I'm puzzled...why would it leak if it pressure tested ok?

I don't want to dump sealant stuff in my rad if I don't have to...

I have a buddy who has a 99XJ as well that did the same thing. He does have 3X the milage I have on mine though...

PLEASE HELP... 8) and thx in advance!

Title: Rad Leaks
Post by: NUXJR on December 05, 2005, 09:42:04 AM

Hey Dom....check the line from the rad cap to the overflow tank.  If it's cracked or pinched or damaged that might be a logical source for only a cup or so of coolant :wink: .

Title: Rad Leaks
Post by: SwampSinger on December 05, 2005, 01:21:06 PM

Quote from: "NUXJR"

Hey Dom....check the line from the rad cap to the overflow tank.  If it's cracked or pinched or damaged that might be a logical source for only a cup or so of coolant :wink: .

Thanks Rob... I didn't see any cracked of pinched in my over flow line. OKOK... I looked quickly due to the outside weather. :mrgreen:

 I will go to Rich sometime this week to finish the flairs. I'll have a closer look then.

It didn't leak again today and I let it warmed up for a good 10-15 min.... HUMMM?