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It appears that I have a leak where the lower radiator hose connects to the outlet of the radiator. I have tightened the hose clamp some more but it has not helped.

Should I go ahead and replace this hose or is ther some kind of sealant that I can use on the between the outlet and the hose. This hose is only about 6 years old would it be bad already?

Any suggestions??

George

Yes, replace the hose. Six years is long beyond the useful life to the hose. But your leak may not be the hose- it may be that the outlet is deformed and not allowing the hose to seal properly, or the outlet solder joint on the radiator tank is leaking. If the solder joint is leaking, take the radiator to a radiator shop or the repair. Unless you are pretty good at soldering with a torch.

Harvester

Thanks Harvester, I don't think it's the outlet, I just had the radiator rebuilt last year. I'll replace the hose and go from there.

George

ditto on replacing the hose but on the neck if it is a little dimpled ,i have with a fare amount of success cleaned the hose and the neck and used a little black 3m weather strip adhesive .work's !they get banged up with screw driver's and such .