Coolant Leak

[BlkYukon95]

I am leaking coolant from the radiator, doesnt appear to be a hose or anything else, pretty sure it is from the radiator. A few questions I have are what is difference between the 2 row and 1 row? Also, would any of the aluma-seal things work in there? I have heard the Bars Leak stuff can gum up a system, but what about the other stuff?

I know I should just replace the radiator, but has anyone tried any stop-leak that worked well?

Radiators in my area are between 200-230 from the parts stores, havent check junk yards yet.

 

[retorq]

You don't wnat a junk yard radiator ...

I've had stop leak work for me more then once. I've used it as a band-aid before, not for a long term solution.

 

[oldsalt]

Where are you seeing the coolant?

 

[SunlitComet]

I am leaking coolant from the radiator, doesnt appear to be a hose or anything else, pretty sure it is from the radiator. A few questions I have are what is difference between the 2 row and 1 row? Also, would any of the aluma-seal things work in there? I have heard the Bars Leak stuff can gum up a system, but what about the other stuff?

I know I should just replace the radiator, but has anyone tried any stop-leak that worked well?

Radiators in my area are between 200-230 from the parts stores, havent check junk yards yet.

more rows more cooling capacity. radiator core will be thicker. Never got a sealer to work on any car yet.

Buy a new one. No junk yards.

 

[oldsalt]

^x2

 

[BlkYukon95]

So I got a hold of some junk yards and one place has 3 that are still in the vehicles and they want 125 for one. So I have no idea what shape it is in. They said I would have to go and pay, then they take it out. Sounds crappy to me.

Is there a big difference between these brands, Spectra from AutoZone, Ready-Rad from Advance Auto Parts, Murray from O'Reily, or Spectra from Napa? They all are 199 each.

Also can I go 1 row, or should I go with 2 rows?

 

[SunlitComet]

They all sound like rebranded house lines. The rows must match the original or have more. You can't go from a 2 to 1 row without consequences. tell the store weather you have a/c, type of tranny, engine oil cooler and such and they will provide the correct one. If they have a lifetime warranty then save your reciept when you get it. you should be fine.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

i have one from Napa in my hoe. one for the camaro came from Advance IIRC. both work fine.

 

[BlkYukon95]

Well got the NAPA one installed this weekend. Went easy as can be. Also, my heater is working great now. I am thinking with the leak I was losing pressure to the heater core? None-the-less I can actually defrost my windshield now, and keep my feet warm!