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Radiator leak at upper radiator hose

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Old March 15th, 2018, 11:56 PM
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Default Radiator leak at upper radiator hose

My Burb leaks coolant at the connector for the upper radiator hose. I replaced the old hose recently, and when I put on the new one, I noticed that the connector wasn't round.

I've tried tightening the new hose really good, two clamps at a time, and putting some sealant between the hose and the connector, but no dice. Is there a good way to do this, or should I just replace the radiator?
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If it is radiator with plastic end tanks, those can be replaced without replacing the entire radiator. If it's a standard brass radiator, it can be repaired. Both would require removal from the vehicle.




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