Hey guys I have a '94 Ram 1500 with a 5.2 L v8 Magnum. Lately I've noticed alot of coolant leaking. I found the location of the leak and I thought it was the drain plug. I changed the drain plug last night and its leaking today. The leak is in the lower driver's side of the radiator, by the plug. It doesn't leak all the time but when it does its quite substantial. My engine hasn't been overheating and stays under 200. I've also tried the stop leak stuff(can't remember what its called). Can anyone give me a diagram of a radiator or give me some advice? Thanks again!
PS: I love Dodge

 

It probably has a pinhole in it somewhere, and expands when hot, thus more coolant leaking out. You can solder the radiator I think. I opted to replace mine.

 

when in doubt just replace the whole radiator man. the sealers and stuff like that dont tend to work

 

The factory radiators used plastic tanks on each side crimped and glued to the aluminum core. There is likely a crack in the plastic tank near the drain plug. The best fix is to replace the radiator with an all-aluminum radiator, especially if you plan to keep the truck awhile, as the all-aluminum radiator is slightly more expensive than a factory style radiator. CSF makes one - part number 2969. Do a quick google search for it, as several vendors still have them available. This radiator is a bolt-in swap for the factory radiator.

 

personally, my advice is to never use that stop leak crap. If it does work it's just a bandaid and may cause bigger problems down the road. Sounds like it's shiny new radiator time

 

Welp yeah, new(er) radiator it is then. Good thing I've got a bigger paycheck than usual coming Thanks for the help guys.

 

looks like I am in the same boat as you, Just fixed my plenum today but i think my fat *** (or the fan shroud) poked the radiator and now there in a pin sized hole when it is not hot leaking fluid smack dab in the middle of the radiator. Good news is the plenum seems to be good.

 

this all-aluminum version is great, but its been discontinued and may not be available much longer. get em while they last.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-radiator.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CSF-2969-Radiator-/370891651660?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item565add7a4c&vxp=mtr

 

Hey guys, I went out and took some time too seriously look at my truck's radiator today. On the left side of the radiator where it becomes cylindrical, is the leak. The leak is at the base. It seems to be there is some sort of rubber bushing or seal. This is where the leak is actually coming from. My truck doesn't leak any anti-freeze when i'm simply just running it in my yard, even at operating temp. I'm theorizing that when i'm driving and I hit a bump some movement is caused in this bushing and I leak some anti-freeze. What do you guys think?

 

can you post a pic?
the radiator sits in a rubber bushing, but it's supposed to be a sealed system with no rubber seams or leaks