1998 Ford Explorer coolant leak

1998 FORD EXPLORER
208,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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OHYEA
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Hello, I have a coolant leak only when the vehicle is off after driving it. The leak maybe last about 5 min- 10 min then stops. It drips doesn't leak like a faucet is running. I read in a forum that I could put an o ring inside the fitting is this true? The leak comes from underneath the fitting
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Nov 15, 2015 at 3:52 AM
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HMAC300
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have it pressure checked it may be from the area in pic that looks to have been repaired with jb weld or something similar.
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Nov 15, 2015 at 4:08 AM
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OHYEA
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Yes, it is coming from the pipe I put silicone sealant thinking it would stop it but it didn't. Leak is coming between the wall of the radiator and the pipe fitting.
Nov 15, 2015 at 4:11 AM
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get a new radiator
Nov 15, 2015 at 5:45 AM
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