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Small Leak from radiator

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by David Noriega, Dec 14, 2015.

  1. Dec 14, 2015 #1
    David Noriega

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    Has anyone ever used a product Bar liquid aluminum or similar to stop a small radiator leak? Just wondering if I can postpone this repair a bit.

    2009 Cascadia DD15
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2015 #2
    Fajo

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    Thought when they started leaking you just crimped off the line thats leaking. Unless its a sidewall in which you be screwed.
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2015 #3
    mhyn

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    Don't waste your money on leak stoppers. you need to replace the radiator because its cracked due of vibration-major problem with Cascadia radiators. I guess one of small tubes are cracked. Replace the radiator and INSTALL CASCADIA 1625 RADIATOR TUNED MASS ABSORBER. the dealers have that absorber and its about $130. Installation is very easy. If you don't have time and money just keep adding coolant and drive until you will have chance to fix it.
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2015 #4
    X mech

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    Make sure you use distilled water and stay up on DCA additives if using green coolant.
    never use stop leaks. top of liners get plugged.
     
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