Radiator Cap Leaking

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Apr 10, 2024 | 12:21 PM
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I seem to have a leak at the radiator cap. It's not a big leak just some seepage where the cap meets the tube going to the thermostat housing. I did notice one small drip onto the drive belt a couple of times after a drive. I replaced the cap with an OEM cap from the dealer and it is still happening. I'm not sure what else to check. I don't see any cracks in the tube that the cap screws into. But maybe I'm just not seeing it? Has anyone else seen this problem?
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Apr 10, 2024 | 2:11 PM
  #2  
It might not be a crack. It could be the surface is bent and not allowing a good seal.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 3:36 PM
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Please post your vehicle info, and a photo of your radiator neck would be really helpful here.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 5:09 AM
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Quote: Please post your vehicle info, and a photo of your radiator neck would be really helpful here.
It's a 2008 3.9l. I don't have a picture and it will be a while before I can get one.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 2:34 PM
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I just drove this car from New York to Florida and now there is not a trace of coolant seeping.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 2:37 PM
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guess it was loose
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Jun 9, 2024 | 10:37 AM
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Mine does the same thing intermittently even after a new cap, fine for weeks then big puddle under passenger side control arm, next day dry very strange I’ll try a new neck
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Jun 11, 2024 | 1:20 PM
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Quote: Mine does the same thing intermittently even after a new cap, fine for weeks then big puddle under passenger side control arm, next day dry very strange I’ll try a new neck
I have not checked mine in a while thinking it somehow resolved itself. I guess I should get out there and have a look. The weird thing is that it leaked then stopped without me touching it in between. Cars don't tend to fix themselves. Whatever the problem is, it seems you and I are either making the same mistake or there is some underlying problem.
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