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Old 05-11-2014, 04:18 PM
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I have a 2007, 1500 with a small coolant leak. It was difficult to find but it looks like it's coming from the radiator. Upon further inspection it looks like the radiator is coming apart at the top and bottom. There are what looks like "relief" cuts in the top and bottom channels of the radiator. At those points the radiator is separating. Does anyone have any experience with this?

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Old 05-11-2014, 04:22 PM
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What does it matter? If the radiator leaks, you have to replace it. If it's a 4.7 you better don't try anything-they are very sensitive to high temperature and overheating.
 
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I had the same problem, no fix for it, replace and be happy.
 
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I chased a small coolant leak on my 2007 1500 and ended up being the same thing...had to replace the radiator
 
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Ditto. If it's the 4.7 don't risk an overheat. The heads can warp just from higher temps, doesn't even hafta be a full blown overheat condition.
 
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mine wasn't the 4.7 but the 5.7 hemi....but still the same ...had to replace
 
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have a 2008 hemi had the same thing happen at 65K
 
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mine did the same. on top. 08 hemi..new one on the way
 



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