Just ran something over. Have radiator leak.

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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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Just ran something over. Have radiator leak.

There was random debris on 80 after the Bay Bridge. Coolant was dripping from underneath the car. Which part is voulnerable? What should I be checking?
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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check the lower radiator hose, and perhaps the radiator..
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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Ok. Hopefully it's minor.
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Nope. I hit a disc about 12" in diameter. Looked like a stool/chair top or something.
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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Which side? left or right?
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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Damn, didn't u just get the car??? Where did it hit???

Hopefullly its minor, good luck
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Yeah, just got it... I think it hit mostly middle slightly to the drivers side.
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
Did u just add coolant or top it off? It might just be your overflow bottle.

I just drove it around the block and no drips. Maybe the overflow bottle got knocked around?
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Try cleaning everything with a rag or paper towel. Then rock the car back and forth and get underneath the engine to see where the fluid is coming from. Isolate the problem area until you've found it. Good luck
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