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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 07:11 PM
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Hey guys, I was hoping you could help me with this. After driving I notice a strong hot coolant smell from the front of the engine. I see no puddles and I did notice a slight drop in the level of fluid from the reservoir. I don't smell it at all in the cab , just the front of the engine. After looking around for any drips or residue I did see this on the back of the radiator. Does this look like some kind of leak to you? It's hard to get a good look at it because the location.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 09:58 PM
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Something is leaking.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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plastic has cracked, same thing happen to mine twice wish i'd bought a full aluminum unit after the cost of replacing 2 cheap oem's
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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plastic has cracked, same thing happen to mine twice wish i'd bought a full aluminum unit after the cost of replacing 2 cheap oem's
Oh I had no idea there was even plastic in these.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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Yep, time for a new radiator.

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