e70 3.0L radiator leak?

[e70x5]

Hey guys,

Noticed small drops under the car - blue fluid to the touch. After realizing it was coolant, I noticed the lower driver's side radiator was wet.







All hoses look dry. When I looked at the blue drain plug, it was wet as well but I didn't want to tighten it before I ordered a new one just incase it breaks.

Anyone else had this issue before? I'm hoping it's not a cracked radiator

[jclausen]

Yes I have seen them leak from the cores

[White94RX]

Get a new radiator. You may need to replace one of the coolant hoses as well. I think the new radiator eliminated one of the connections on the bottom.

[e70x5]

The leak seems relatively minor at the moment, so do you think it's safe to continue driving as is? The car doesn't overheat

My concern is if the coolant system is pressurized, can the leak cause an air bubble inside the system?

[White94RX]

I would get it repaired. It's only going to get worse. And I wouldn't risk a breakdown and being stranded somewhere


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