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Old 11-13-2008, 06:34 PM
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i got a 96 sp500 and it leaks antifreeze from the radiator cap..it looks new and the seal inside the cap is not missing or dry rotted...what would cause the leak?? how could i fixx it? a new cap or is there any other people out there with the same issue??
 
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Old 11-13-2008, 06:54 PM
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look and see if its your hose that leads to the radiator!
 
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Old 11-13-2008, 07:35 PM
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na i checkes all the hoses..its commin from the cap...
 
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replace the cap .
 
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Old 11-13-2008, 10:24 PM
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ya replace the cap
 
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Old 11-14-2008, 11:47 AM
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I had a leak from my radiator drain fitting (at the bottom) on my Sport 400. For whatever reason, the brass cracked. I drained the coolant and found a replacement at Lowes (Of all places!). It was the exact same design, size and threads. No problems since.
 
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Old 11-14-2008, 05:56 PM
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i found the problem! i didnt have radiator fluid in the radiator!
 
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