dreaded radiator leak

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May 12, 2015 | 05:30 AM

Gwilkrrs

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dreaded radiator leak

so I think I have lost another radiator........ small wet spot on driver side bottom of rad.
I am now searching which rad to buy.......
truck is an 08 f350 with 140k

is there a step by step written anywhere on this as it is so frequent? I searched but came up empty. thanks.

May 12, 2015 | 08:00 AM

dlibson

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I've not seen a write up here, but there are on google search a few.

Spend the money and get a Mishimoto radiator and be done with it.

May 12, 2015 | 08:24 AM

Gwilkrrs

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understood- I am leaning towards this very strongly-
I am now thinking about what else to replace while I am in there....
I have updated the hoses and thermostats once already.........

May 12, 2015 | 08:47 AM

dlibson

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That's probably about it then.

May 14, 2015 | 06:46 AM

Gwilkrrs

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thanks. I hope so

May 14, 2015 | 10:58 AM

bubbasz1

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Check your body mount bushings up front, lots of talk that the radiator goes because the front body mounts deteriorate and the extra flex causes the radiator to leak.

May 15, 2015 | 10:56 AM

fatboytx

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Plenty of videos on swapping out the radiator. Mishimoto has an install video for their radiator but guys seldom remove quite so much as shown in their video. I'd like an all aluminum but can't afford the $1k price tag when others sell for quite a bit less.

BTW ... its a good time to change your belts if you haven't done so already