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1998 FORD WINDSTAR
165,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KUCHLER 123
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I just put a new radiator in my 1998 ford and it's leaking out from the bottom transmission line from the radiator water how seal it it came witth2 washers do i need to use the
May 10, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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Good evening again,

Thanks for the update.

Were the threads damaged on the line to the radiator?

Can you post a picture of what you see so I can see it?

The most common issue is the seal in the line, not the radiator.



Roy
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May 10, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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No its a brand new radiator the connection had a smmall rubber seal how much teflon tape around the connection this is the old 1where you see the white pic thats where the water leaking from
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May 10, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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Hello again,

The fitting will have to be replaced. The ends are available from a parts store for this repair.

The internal seal is bad and it is better to replace the end to be sure your leak is resolved.

Roy
Aug 2, 2021 at 2:24 AM