420A Radiator leaking?

[2g420aeclipse]

So my radiator is leaking due to overheating cause of the stupid freeze plug. So this is the part that is leaking from idk what it is called

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And I was wondering is there a chance to fix it or am I f***ed. If there's a chance do I replace it or what do I use to cover it up

 

[Dsmkauai]

That's the dual core part for a auto trans cooler. Most likely the radiator is failing from the inside and is better to replace. Is it actually leaking at the fitting or is the bottom part cracked?

 

[Dstarperformance01]

From the photo it looks like it's coming from above the fitting. I could be wrong. You can also rent a radiator pressure tester from local parts store and that will definitely tell you where it's coming from. Make sure car is cold and coolant level is topped off and full before performing pressure test. Hope this helps. Keep us posted.

That's the dual core part for a auto trans cooler. Most likely the radiator is failing from the inside and is better to replace. Is it actually leaking at the fitting or is the bottom part cracked?

Dsmkauai is spot on about the crack. They are notorious for the plastic cracking on top and bottom!

 

[2g420aeclipse]

Well I did the pressure test I kept in the 20psi and left it there for like an hour and just lost 1 psi. I'm going to try it again just to be sure and later turn on the car let it warm up and look at the same spot just to be sure that is leaking from there and not somewhere else.

 

[Dstarperformance01]

Okay good. Did you test the radiator cap also?

 

[XiholdtrueX]

Could be a leak activated by temp might need to be hot for it to show up, if not i would recommend checking all other cooling system parts dont need to mess up any headgaskets. Have had brand new radiators leak at the plastic cores.

 

[2g420aeclipse]

Alright well I don't know what I did or what happened but is not leaking anymore so I couldn't identify where it was coming from the core or the bushing. But is not leaking anymore