1997 Dodge Intrepid Colant Leak Near Drain Plug

1997 DODGE INTREPID
13,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GYMRAT990
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After draining the coolant out and replacing the thermostat, I closed the drain valve and poured coolant into the fill tank a few minutes later without starting the engine coolant began dripping from the bottom side of the radiator from what appears to be a hole in the underside of the radiator slightly to the left the drain plug. I've never had a leak before this what could this be? The picture is from me laying under the car looking up.[img:f75c2c7d7c]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/324967_radiator_1.jpg[/img:f75c2c7d7c]
Feb 28, 2009 at 10:55 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

he pic is a bit blurry, but i feel you may have a split in the radiator, i would get it cleaned & flow tested and pressure tested just to make sure., start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Mar 1, 2009 at 12:27 AM