99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
#1
99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
Im having a weird issue. Last night on the way home I noticed a little steam coming from the bay when I parked my car. I popped the hood and saw anti freeze everywhere. I cannot see where it came from. The car never once over heated . the temp needle never moved. I refilled the radiator and the overflow. Today I drove about a 2 hour round trip, came home and it did it again. The overflow was empty and I just filled in the other day. there was also anti freeze sprayed every where again. Does this sound like a crack somewhere in the radiator? It seems to only do it on long trips. Short runs around town it wont do this. Here are some pictures of what I see when I open the hood.
#5
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
The cap seems to close just fine. The hoses looks to be okay as well. I have yet to get under the car and look, but it seems as if it's spraying from up top somewhere. Its spraying onto to my dist. cap and exhaust heat sheild..
#6
Honda-Tech Member
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
Trending Topics
#9
The Grumpiest
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA
Posts: 28,333
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes
on
15 Posts
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
When the plastic separates like that the you get that kind of leak. Doesn't matter if you're leaning towards it or not. Just replace the rad. Don't try and salvage it. And don't use any stop leak to try and get some more life out of it.
#11
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
the radiator does look like it is separating but if you want to diagnose it top it off
rinse off the anti freeze from the radiator, install the cap and let your car run you should be able to watch and see it leak from the radiator.
replace the cap too just because it shuts ok does not mean it is holding pressure.
rinse off the anti freeze from the radiator, install the cap and let your car run you should be able to watch and see it leak from the radiator.
replace the cap too just because it shuts ok does not mean it is holding pressure.
#12
Retired Moderator
iTrader: (8)
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
Honda are reliable, but dont run forever..
Change out the rad to an OEM replacement from the parts store since your not doing excessive mods. Then it comes with replacement warranty.
It will take 1 hour to swap out and bleed the new one with simple hand tools.
Change out the rad to an OEM replacement from the parts store since your not doing excessive mods. Then it comes with replacement warranty.
It will take 1 hour to swap out and bleed the new one with simple hand tools.
#13
The Grumpiest
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA
Posts: 28,333
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes
on
15 Posts
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
the radiator does look like it is separating but if you want to diagnose it top it off
rinse off the anti freeze from the radiator, install the cap and let your car run you should be able to watch and see it leak from the radiator.
replace the cap too just because it shuts ok does not mean it is holding pressure.
rinse off the anti freeze from the radiator, install the cap and let your car run you should be able to watch and see it leak from the radiator.
replace the cap too just because it shuts ok does not mean it is holding pressure.
#14
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
You have the most common type of leak from our radiators - from the top seam. Replace the radiator, bleed the cooling system, and you are good to go.
#15
#22
Honda-Tech Member
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
I changed my radiator last week.....
changed the hoses while I was there---
Im not 100% sure you need to change those hoses (or thermo) I changed mine and looked them over thoroughly...no difference from the old to new. Mine has 173k
Id look over the hoses, and then decide. If they aren't cracked or leaking..Id leave em alone
changed the hoses while I was there---
Im not 100% sure you need to change those hoses (or thermo) I changed mine and looked them over thoroughly...no difference from the old to new. Mine has 173k
Id look over the hoses, and then decide. If they aren't cracked or leaking..Id leave em alone
#23
Seagull Management
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Miramichi, NB, Canada
Posts: 15,150
Likes: 0
Received 24 Likes
on
22 Posts
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
This. I've very rarely seen a Honda rad hose go bad. If they're swollen badly at the clamps then I'd replace them otherwise no. That upper rad hose appears to be in great shape btw.
#25
Re: 99 Si Radiator Leak? Pictures Inside
http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/12sicialrad.html