About 2 weeks ago My Ram started over heating. When I would pour water into the Radiator(which was empty) it would take about a Gallon and a Half and then out of no where it would leak from the right side of the Radiator. I then tried to cover up the area leak with EPOXY(see Pics). When I started the car and gave it gas in place, I noticed that the water would just spray right out from the right side where it was leaking. My overheating problem has to be connected with the radiator...ofcourse right? My real concern is... when I purchase a new one, will the part that the leak is coming from be included..(that is the area with the Plastic part I've been trying to cover with Epoxy). Please let me know. Any help is greatly appreciated. Also wheres the best place to buy a radiator.

 

ooof..dirty... just get a new radiator and yes it comes with the plastic tanks if thats what your wondering.

 

Most radiators come with plastic tanks now days. I just replaced my radiator 2 weeks ago, I was at work when it started leaking bad enough to not be able to drive it anywhere and the closest place that had one in stock was O'Reillys. It was $165 or so for the radiator. If you have a little time one could be had from radiatorbarn.com, or autoanything.com for a little less. Now a favor from you- What size are the bolts holding the transmission cooler to the radiator? The one I took out of my truck had slots the ends just slid in to, the new radiator has those bolts, I have the cooler zip tied for now, but want a permanent solution.

 

under 100,000 mile...around 90,0000 + in fair condition

 

I see you have a 02 . Make sure you get the right one. It took NAPA 3 times to find the right one for me