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Tiny
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  • 2005 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 154,000 MILES
Van has a leak but it is not coming from the radiator itself. It is coming from where the hose from the radiator and the hose coming from the engine meet together. It is losing so much water so quick, that it's over heating and the temperature gauge isn't reading it, I assume because there is no water in it for it to read. I need to know what is the name of the clamp or whatever it is, that holds those to hoses together. Please
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 7:59 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Are you referring to the top or bottom hose?

Can you upload a picture to this post?

Roy
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 8:18 AM
Tiny
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Bottom hose.
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 8:20 AM
Tiny
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Is it leaking at the connection or is it leaking down onto the hose from the engine?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

I would pressure test it to pin point the exact leak location.

Roy
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 8:22 AM
Tiny
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I believe it's coming from where they connect.
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 8:23 AM
Tiny
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How do I do a pressure test?
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 8:24 AM
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I sent a article on how to do it. You need to rent a tester if you dont have one.

I would remove the hose from the connection and inspect the neck for anything wrong. It could be pitted or has holes in it.

It is going to have to come apart anyway since that is where the leak is located. It would also be best to get a new hose as well.

Roy
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 8:33 AM
Tiny
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Thank you. Can you please tell me the name of the part that holds those two hoses together?
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 8:36 AM
Tiny
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The hose just slides over a neck and a clamp secures it to the neck.

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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 5:33 PM

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