Leaky radiator, kinda hot engine, new one?

[bstone]

Over the past few years I have noticed that I have to add a few cups of coolant every few weeks. The radiator leaks. I also have noticed and been told that I am running a bit hot.

Since I am emotionally attached (heh) to me 93 Explorer XLT I would like to know what a *really* good radiator is to get. Money isn't that much of an issue.

I already have a Jasper reman engine and on my 3rd tranny.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check WWW.AutoCoolRadiators.Com, and WWW.RadiatorBarn.Com. My product review.

 

[bstone]

Is the radiator a thing which a relative "advanced novice" such as myself can do? Or should I buy the parts and bring it to a shop to do it for me? The prices are well within my range.

 

[BrooklynBay]

If you could turn a box wrench, sockets, and a screwdriver, then it shouldn't be hard to do.

 

[marragtop]

Are you sure the radiator is visably leaking? If not, your coolant could be disappearing due to other causes such as a head gasket. Also, if you feel it's running too hot, try replacing the Tstat.

 

[moneypit92]

i was haveing the same problem so i went and bought a new radiator $144,t stat,rad cap,and hoses and come to find out it was the head gasket. so check the gasket before replacing anything

 

[EMG7895]

The radiator is extremely easy to replace, oped drain valve, disconnect hoses, remove fan shround, remover 2 bolts at top and lift out.

 

[BP_93explorer]

I have the same problem, been like that for at least 3 years now.

I guess I could be more specific. The water level goes down about a cup or two from the top of the radiator. Never below that. No visible leak. Even in the summer it doesn't get close to overheating. If it even ran a little hot I would get it fixed immediately.

 

[dkchrist]

BP those are the common symptoms of a blown head gasket. That is something that you may want to have checked out