1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Radiator leak

1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
129,000 MILES
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VKYOUNG
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What causes a radiator leak? Old age...something hitting the radiator...excess pressure? Appears that my radiator is leaking on the lower left corner...was just wondering what may cause it so that I can replace any other causes while replacing the radiator.
Oct 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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HMAC300
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old age , a lot of heat and cool down cycles, and being plastic tanks for a couple of reasons. Also not changing antifreeze when you are supposed to and silicone/aluminum build up.
Oct 18, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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