Upper radiator hose. Coolant leak.

Dm23

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Guys I’m having a hard time trying to figure out why my truck is leaking. I’ve replaced the rubber hose and tightened the clamp down pretty damn good and it still leaks. Anyone think I might have a crack in the radiator? Which is what I’m leaning towards.
 

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Dm23

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This may be a stupid question, but is it worth it to try JB weld if its just the plastic that is cracked? or not risk it and get a new radiator? The truck only has 120K miles on it.
 

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This may be a stupid question, but is it worth it to try JB weld if its just the plastic that is cracked? or not risk it and get a new radiator? The truck only has 120K miles on it.
The truck is 11 years old this year, personally I would get a new radiator and move on with life if it is cracked. To me JB weld or a similar fix would be a side of the road/I need to get home type fix only.
 

Dm23

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Could any of you guys PM me a price or prices for a new radiator if you guys carry them in stock? I’ll buy one from a vendor here if it’s comparable in price to other websites.