Leaking transmission fluid

2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
245,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HD2424
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My SUV had a leaking lower radiator hose. I had put it off until I could get to it. I had just been adding water. I changed hose took for test drive and found that the lower transmission line going into radiator was leaking from the bung that screws into radiator.

First question.

Can I just change the bung on radiator, or do I need a new radiator?

Second question.

Do you think the radiator is just worn out? Radiator was not that old.
Or is something causing pressure to build up and cause the leak? If so, what could be causing pressure build up?
Mar 15, 2022 at 7:21 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

You will need a new radiator. For the cost of having a radiator shop fix it, you can have a new radiator installed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

I attached some pictures below for you for the replacement.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Roy
Mar 15, 2022 at 9:04 AM