Red Rubicon

My '07 JK has developed a leak on the top left side of the radiator. This leak is near the AC lines / overflow bottle. The coolant is coming from that lip on the radiator. Has anybody experienced the same issue?

Any diagnosis help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

jstikel3

My '07 developed a leak about 2 months ago in the bottom corner. Came home from work and noticed antifreeze all over the diff. I replaced the radiator that weekend, I didn't want to take a chance of the hole opening up and dumping all the fluid.

101gargoyles

Rads are cheaper than engines. Don't play around. Just replace it. Or not and you can write about how.....

Red Rubicon

Thanks for the replies. I did have my radiator replaced. I had a crack in a tank, which was thought to have been related to an accident when I hit a deer. Originally, I had the grill, fender, & condenser all replaced. It seems that the radiator was compromised, and began a leak after a while.
When I explained my situation to the body shop & insurance company, they both were in agreement that the radiator was damaged in the accident.

adamisadam

Mine is now leaking from at least one place, maybe two. One is just above the front diff. I'll bring it in to the dealer as this should be a warranty item. How much was a new radiator?

Winyah

Dealer wanted $600 to change it. I bought on on line out of florida and had it next day < $100. I couldnt tell the difference between the one I bought on line and the one I took out. It took me 2 hrs to change it myself.

Red Rubicon

The invoice from the Jeep dealership was for $341.95. It included:
new radiator $210
coolant $23.20
labor 89.40
tax $19.35

adamisadam

Confirmed. Leaking radiator. Replaced, along w/hoses just for good measure.