My radiator is leaking coolant
11-04-2008, 04:10 PM
#1
My radiator is leaking coolant
There is the problem: I have 98 GXE and today while driving noticed smoke coming out of the front grill. I stopped and opened the hood, and the top left and top right corners of the radiator were leaking coolant. The temperature that is shown on the dash is normal. I am kind of worried now so if anyone has any ideas they will be appreciated. Thank you! I will get pics tomorrow too.
11-04-2008, 04:27 PM
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So you have two leaks?
Best bet in this case is to replace the radiator.
Temp fix is to get the EXTERNAL radiator seal, kind of like a putty, made for radiators, that you can apply to stop the leak. Do not use any of those liquid radiator "stop-leaks".
Radiators are pretty cheap these days, but I don't know what your level of mechanic work is, nor how easy/hard it is to replace it yourself on the 4th gen.
Best bet in this case is to replace the radiator.
Temp fix is to get the EXTERNAL radiator seal, kind of like a putty, made for radiators, that you can apply to stop the leak. Do not use any of those liquid radiator "stop-leaks".
Radiators are pretty cheap these days, but I don't know what your level of mechanic work is, nor how easy/hard it is to replace it yourself on the 4th gen.
11-04-2008, 09:03 PM
#5
[quote=PRacing;6692246]So you have two leaks?
Yes, I do. I will check the radiator cap, the tank with coolant and the hose that connects them. I hope it is not serious because if I have to replace the whole radiator
Yes, I do. I will check the radiator cap, the tank with coolant and the hose that connects them. I hope it is not serious because if I have to replace the whole radiator
11-05-2008, 02:57 AM
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11-05-2008, 03:53 AM
#8
There is the problem: I have 98 GXE and today while driving noticed smoke coming out of the front grill. I stopped and opened the hood, and the top left and top right corners of the radiator were leaking coolant. The temperature that is shown on the dash is normal. I am kind of worried now so if anyone has any ideas they will be appreciated. Thank you! I will get pics tomorrow too.
11-05-2008, 08:20 AM
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11-05-2008, 08:25 AM
#12
the one you found must be a platinum-titanium alloy, very good quality etc but look at what i've found: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/_Car-Tru...ma+95+radiator
Last edited by tosheto; 11-05-2008 at 08:36 AM.
11-05-2008, 08:50 AM
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11-05-2008, 09:16 AM
#15
radiatorbarn.com is where i got mine from when i had the same problem. 112 dollars shipped i think it was, reliable company, thats where a lot of guys i know from my jeep days got theirs. no problems.
11-10-2008, 05:00 PM
#19
Over the weekend I had some free time, so I took out and cleaned up my radiator tank and checked the whole system. Everything works good and the radiator started leaking again just today. I think I will just buy a new one and replace the damn thing and that should take care of it.
11-11-2008, 02:03 AM
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I replaced my original radiator with one from 1800radiators at the same time I replaced my transmission. Bad decision. I started getting mysterious overheating problems. I finally noticed some steam coming fom under the hood when idling. I found a steam leak from the corner of the radiator. I replaced it with one I bought from autozone and everything has been fine since.
11-12-2008, 04:03 PM
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I plan on purchasing one from AutoPartsDeal.com for $64.09 plus $10.90 shipping & handling from California. should be in PA in 4-7 business days. Mine has a clog which overheats about 3/4 of the way up on the temperature gauge on a steep climb on a warm day! I took the old one in for a check at a Radiator shop & they said only 2 gallons/minute is going through, he said it should get about 12 gallons/minute! I'm still driving it since its colder out with NO problems, so I think I can wait another week to address it. Did anyonelse have this problem? It doesn't leak at all, and I usually change my anti-freeze about every two years! My 5-speed SE has 152,000 miles.
11-12-2008, 08:46 PM
#27
I plan on purchasing one from AutoPartsDeal.com for $64.09 plus $10.90 shipping & handling from California. should be in PA in 4-7 business days. Mine has a clog which overheats about 3/4 of the way up on the temperature gauge on a steep climb on a warm day! I took the old one in for a check at a Radiator shop & they said only 2 gallons/minute is going through, he said it should get about 12 gallons/minute! I'm still driving it since its colder out with NO problems, so I think I can wait another week to address it. Did anyonelse have this problem? It doesn't leak at all, and I usually change my anti-freeze about every two years! My 5-speed SE has 152,000 miles.
just kidding, I don't care
11-16-2008, 07:13 PM
#30
yup im on my second one now. Got one used from a member for $45 shipped had 80k or something on it no leaks. Installed it last week and last night noticed it was leaking and white smoke coming from under the hood. Leaks from the left hand side top corner where the metal meets the plastic. Just gonna buy a new one off ebay seen one for under $60 shipped http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...3A1|240%3A1318
11-16-2008, 10:09 PM
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or check the group deal. Don't know much about brands of radiators though.
http://forums.maxima.org/group-deals...t-pricing.html
http://forums.maxima.org/group-deals...t-pricing.html
11-17-2008, 03:54 PM
#34
Well, the radiator still leaks coolant, but now the temperature goes way up to. Few days ago I got in my car after it was sitting for few hours and started driving. Within five minutes of driving it started overheating and I pulled over. Looked the tank and it was over the maximum, then I checked the radiator and there was nothing...just air. I added some coolant and went home without any problems, but the next day the same thing repeated again. I have no idea what's wrong with the car. If you one has an idea of what's wrong and how to fix it please let me know. Thank you!
11-18-2008, 12:21 AM
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450 wow was it made of gold i used to work for Oreily auto parts here is the number to a place we used to use.. 1800 radiator another place is bauer radiator 800)-462-2837 they both have ac parts also if you need em
11-18-2008, 07:32 AM
#37
Well, the radiator still leaks coolant, but now the temperature goes way up to. Few days ago I got in my car after it was sitting for few hours and started driving. Within five minutes of driving it started overheating and I pulled over. Looked the tank and it was over the maximum, then I checked the radiator and there was nothing...just air. I added some coolant and went home without any problems, but the next day the same thing repeated again. I have no idea what's wrong with the car. If you one has an idea of what's wrong and how to fix it please let me know. Thank you!
http://www.nissanpart4u.com/oem_parts.html
This dealer has the thermostat for $15.84.
Last edited by PLUMMAXSE; 11-18-2008 at 07:37 AM.
11-18-2008, 10:18 AM
#38
It is new Nissan one. That is why it cost $450 I guess
11-18-2008, 06:21 PM
#39
that also happened to me. you need to buy some epoxy at an auto store and clean the radiator before you put it on. that worked for me. it will last until you get it replaced. but you definetly need to get a new radiator. get one at a salvage
11-19-2008, 08:33 AM
#40
I will get a new radiator, but I haven't decided if I should get one from a wreck yard or a new aftermarket one. What's your opinion on that?
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