3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

radiator coming apart. ......

Old May 11, 2014 | 04:18 PM
  #1  
fsr2007's Avatar
fsr2007
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default radiator coming apart. ......

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?

Thanks
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2014 | 04:22 PM
  #2  
chris65's Avatar
chris65
Rookie
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: South Carolina
Default

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.
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2014 | 08:06 PM
  #3  
Davedacarpainter's Avatar
Davedacarpainter
Rookie
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa
Default

I had the same problem, no fix for it, replace and be happy.
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2014 | 08:50 PM
  #4  
Convincer253's Avatar
Convincer253
Amateur
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Default

I chased a small coolant leak on my 2007 1500 and ended up being the same thing...had to replace the radiator
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2014 | 10:08 PM
  #5  
brickjaw's Avatar
brickjaw
Registered User
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default

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.
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2014 | 08:19 AM
  #6  
Convincer253's Avatar
Convincer253
Amateur
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Default

mine wasn't the 4.7 but the 5.7 hemi....but still the same ...had to replace
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2014 | 04:42 PM
  #7  
NJSquatch's Avatar
NJSquatch
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Default

have a 2008 hemi had the same thing happen at 65K
 
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2014 | 09:00 AM
  #8  
carl550k's Avatar
carl550k
Amateur
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: buffalo, ny
Default

mine did the same. on top. 08 hemi..new one on the way
 
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:01 AM.