radiator leak

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radiator leak

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What causes a radiator to leak?
i cant see specifically why its leaking, buts it leaking from somewhere near the top coener. its 2005 KZTE. it was replaced with a new unit from Toyota in about 2014.



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WayneMan wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:29 pm What causes a radiator to leak?
i cant see specifically why its leaking, buts it leaking from somewhere near the top coener. its 2005 KZTE. it was replaced with a new unit from Toyota in about 2014.



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It might be high water pressure in system? When did you last check your radiator cap?
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cap is fine.


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Cracked head pushing pressure into the cooling system?
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It's difficult to say why it is leaking. If no or low antifreeze is in the system it will rust and cause a leak.
Take it to a radiator shop and ask for a free quote on repairs. They will tell you the fault.
To make out a head problem, cracked or blown gasket open the radiator cap when cold and start the vehicle, it will through water out the radiator while the engine is still cold.
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