Radiator leak

CILS2001

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2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA
3.8L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
158,000 MILES

Some coolant on the ground each time driving a short distance.

Friday, November 22nd, 2019 AT 7:46 PM

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CILS2001

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I may have found the problem. There is a port with a cap on it that I
seem to have tightened as while turning this cap it made a tightening
sound. This is at an area in proximity of the bottom of the radiator
on the driver's side. Is this correct to what you know about this radiator? Is this one of the possible coolant leak symptoms that I may have corrected?

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Friday, November 22nd, 2019 AT 7:57 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

It sounds like you tightened the drain. It could leak from there is it was loose. Here are a few links you may find helpful. Take a look through them and let me know if they help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Next, to find a leak, the best thing to do is pressurize the cooling system and then check. If there is a leak, the pressure is likely to cause it to leak. You will need a pressure tester, but most parts stores will lend / rent one to you.

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

Let me know if that helps.

Joe

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Friday, November 22nd, 2019 AT 10:06 PM

CILS2001

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Thank you so very much for your reply. That plug on the bottom of the radiator appears tightened and I have no new leaks over some time now. You guys are so kind in helping me out. I am so grateful. Thanks again. Carl England

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Friday, November 22nd, 2019 AT 10:29 PM

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