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    crack in the radiator, small leak of coolant but it stops leaking at a certain level. he wants to replace the radiator. wtf? cant i just put in a sealer? im just gona keep adding coolant for the time being

    looks like multiple oil leaks, they put a UV dye in to check in a week. so not sure where they're coming from now
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fox View Post
    crack in the radiator, small leak of coolant but it stops leaking at a certain level. he wants to replace the radiator. wtf? cant i just put in a sealer? im just gona keep adding coolant for the time being

    looks like multiple oil leaks, they put a UV dye in to check in a week. so not sure where they're coming from now
    pick up a used radiator and swap it. the oil leaks, take a paper towel, fold it up, and when the engines cold, wipe the under side lip of the rear valve cover, it could be all wet and running down the block and making a mess. not that a oil pan has never leaked either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fox View Post
    wtf? cant i just put in a sealer?
    Not a good idea at all... will clog more than just the leak!

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