Joshua
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See if you can help me with this one.
In early June I installed a new 3 core CSF radiator into my 96' auto trans 4.0l XJ. This worked great for a while, but then I developed a transmission fluid leak from the lower trans line where it connected to the radiator.
I replaced both the upper and lower trans lines, and presto, no more leaks.
However, in the process of removing the old lower trans line quick connect fitting I slightly deformed the lower coolant hose connection on the radiator itself. This caused some leaks because the coolant hose didn't seal properly.
To fix this leak I reamed out the metal fitting as round as I could get it, then spread high temp (copper colored) RTV gasket maker of the outside of the fitting, and reconnected the coolant hose. This seemed to solve the problem, and my temps remained in the correct place. (190 degrees)
Now for the kicker - its still leaking, but only after I park it and let it sit for a while. And its not just a few drips either, its a big puddle. (1.5x1.5 feet) The leak is still coming from the very front drivers side. I have narrowed it down to the radiator cap or the lower coolant hose, but I'm leaning toward it being the radiator cap. Has anyone ever experienced a similar issue? I couldnt find anything on this or any other site that matched my problem.
In early June I installed a new 3 core CSF radiator into my 96' auto trans 4.0l XJ. This worked great for a while, but then I developed a transmission fluid leak from the lower trans line where it connected to the radiator.
I replaced both the upper and lower trans lines, and presto, no more leaks.
However, in the process of removing the old lower trans line quick connect fitting I slightly deformed the lower coolant hose connection on the radiator itself. This caused some leaks because the coolant hose didn't seal properly.
To fix this leak I reamed out the metal fitting as round as I could get it, then spread high temp (copper colored) RTV gasket maker of the outside of the fitting, and reconnected the coolant hose. This seemed to solve the problem, and my temps remained in the correct place. (190 degrees)
Now for the kicker - its still leaking, but only after I park it and let it sit for a while. And its not just a few drips either, its a big puddle. (1.5x1.5 feet) The leak is still coming from the very front drivers side. I have narrowed it down to the radiator cap or the lower coolant hose, but I'm leaning toward it being the radiator cap. Has anyone ever experienced a similar issue? I couldnt find anything on this or any other site that matched my problem.