Help radiator leak questions? chiltons no help

[98ebx]

Looks like its coming from the left side when facing the front of the truck. I looked at the left hose and the right hose. None are leaking I see two small hoses which i believe to be part of the tranny coolant hoses which are located below on L-side. Can't really see the leak orgin cuz of plastic cover but notice that coolant is dripping off the two hoses where they are held by black plastic clips.
Question is do these hoses connect to metal or plastic housing? I think i read on here that part of the radiator is plastic. If I need a new one where is best place to buy decent one. I checked autzon 289 and kragns 238.
Thanks

 

[corvetterules42]

lol i have the same prob... cause ford used a plastic /metal rad, it eventually leaks from all the expanding and shrinking as it heats and cools... so it leaks. it could be leaking from the two trans cooler lines, or from the cap, where the plastic meets the metal.. if thats the case, it may only leak when warming up, and not when its hot (like mine) or it may just leak... if it is the trans lines (the seal is on the inside of the rad.. grrr) or the cap, your best bet is a new rad.. or so i have come to learn

 

[Bruce Rock]

When I needed one I went to the Radiator Barn. http://www.radiatorbarn.com/ They have pretty good prices and good delivery.