Radiator leak
02-26-2019, 04:33 PM
#1
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Radiator leak
Radiator leaking from the infamous top of driver side. Searched for and read numerous post about this but some of the threads are getting old. Looking for suggestions on the good, the bad and the ugly for a replacement (preferably from Amazon).
02-26-2019, 04:38 PM
#2
Super Moderator
Go Mopar and enjoy it. I replaced mine after many years of use with a Mopar and it's back to service. No need to go with a crazy expensive one (all aluminum) or the cheapest Amazon special.
Just check the radiator you receive before installing it. I bought mine from RockAuto (warranty purposes) and they sent one that was damaged in transit though the box showed no damage. I ran it for a week before finding out the neck was cracked. They sent another one without issues.
Just check the radiator you receive before installing it. I bought mine from RockAuto (warranty purposes) and they sent one that was damaged in transit though the box showed no damage. I ran it for a week before finding out the neck was cracked. They sent another one without issues.
02-26-2019, 04:43 PM
#3
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Go Mopar and enjoy it. I replaced mine after many years of use with a Mopar and it's back to service. No need to go with a crazy expensive one (all aluminum) or the cheapest Amazon special.
Just check the radiator you receive before installing it. I bought mine from RockAuto (warranty purposes) and they sent one that was damaged in transit though the box showed no damage. I ran it for a week before finding out the neck was cracked. They sent another one without issues.
Just check the radiator you receive before installing it. I bought mine from RockAuto (warranty purposes) and they sent one that was damaged in transit though the box showed no damage. I ran it for a week before finding out the neck was cracked. They sent another one without issues.
02-26-2019, 04:53 PM
#4
Super Moderator
It was resolved. The original leak was at a seam and the replacement was because the upper neck was cracked, I assume it was dropped somewhere during shipment even though it was wedged in between foam sheets.
Be sure to buy the proper coolant to go with the Jeep. If your 09 is the sand samthe 10 then you'll be looking for HOAT at the dealer. I have the part number somewhere and you'll want to insist on that part number. The OAT coolant is not where whawant. I don't recall it taking more than a gallon of coolant, but I always have extra on hand just in case. It's $20-25 at the dealer for the full strength.
Be sure to buy the proper coolant to go with the Jeep. If your 09 is the sand samthe 10 then you'll be looking for HOAT at the dealer. I have the part number somewhere and you'll want to insist on that part number. The OAT coolant is not where whawant. I don't recall it taking more than a gallon of coolant, but I always have extra on hand just in case. It's $20-25 at the dealer for the full strength.
02-26-2019, 05:02 PM
#5
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
It was resolved. The original leak was at a seam and the replacement was because the upper neck was cracked, I assume it was dropped somewhere during shipment even though it was wedged in between foam sheets.
Be sure to buy the proper coolant to go with the Jeep. If your 09 is the sand samthe 10 then you'll be looking for HOAT at the dealer. I have the part number somewhere and you'll want to insist on that part number. The OAT coolant is not where whawant. I don't recall it taking more than a gallon of coolant, but I always have extra on hand just in case. It's $20-25 at the dealer for the full strength.
Be sure to buy the proper coolant to go with the Jeep. If your 09 is the sand samthe 10 then you'll be looking for HOAT at the dealer. I have the part number somewhere and you'll want to insist on that part number. The OAT coolant is not where whawant. I don't recall it taking more than a gallon of coolant, but I always have extra on hand just in case. It's $20-25 at the dealer for the full strength.
02-27-2019, 11:00 AM
#7
JK Jedi
I agree with both above. Go Mopar and dilute the coolant yourself. I bought a cheap OSC radiator. I used OSC in my wife's Armada and have been happy, but I've always questioned the OSC in my JK. I swear it runs a little hotter now than it did before, but I don't have the numbers to back it up as I didn't pay as close attention prior to my old one failing in the same spot yours did.
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02-27-2019, 08:56 PM
#9
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Did the mopar off of rock auto also. Got the coolant from them and did the mix myself. Also purchased an Airlift from amazon because I was doing my girls 2004 WJ at the same time.