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Radiator Leak

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by kyletraci, Dec 7, 2017.

  1. Dec 7, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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    kyletraci

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    I recently had a new radiator installed in my 2001 Jeep Wrangler and the drain on the bottom leaks from time to time. Is there a way to plug or seal it to keep from buying another radiator?
     
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  2. Dec 7, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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    Welcome to the site! Are there any particular conditions when it leaks?
     
    chris4x4, Dec 7, 2017
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  3. Dec 7, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    Is it still under warranty?
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2017 at 7:01 PM
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    Welcome to the forum kyletraci.
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2017 at 7:04 PM
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    Welcome! How new is your new radiator? Taken it back to the shop that installed it yet? Sure its not a leak from a different higher location trickling towards the bottom? Try to tighten the radiator drain cock a bit more?
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    I am sure it is coming from the drain. I did not know it had a screw. i was told it was spring loaded. I am going to wipe it clean and try to tighten it. I will reply to let everyone know how it goes.
     
    kyletraci, Dec 9, 2017
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