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Radiator leak 97 Civic

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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Hey guys, looked around but I haven't seen any issues around here like this one. Went to do an oil change yesterday and as I was jacking the right of the car up to put a stand under it, it started to dribble oil. I go to lift the other half of the car and it stops. I get under and notice the only wet spot is where the rubber boot is on the bottom mounting point. The radiator is 2 years old and is the aftermarket choice at the Honda Dealership. I attached a picture to give a better understanding.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Oil or transmission fluid? The car is an automatic isn't it?
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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It's a manual trans. It is coolant. I'm not sure if its split. It's only wet at this mount point.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Sorry. You said it was dribbling oil.

Inspect the rad. Especially at the top where plastic meets the metal. You could get it pressure tested as well.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Any chance it's just spilled coolant from topping off? If not, I'd just replace the radiator.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Whoops. I just seen that typo. Last time I filled the radiator, I used a pressurized filler and it doesn't spill. I just find it odd that the rubber boot is soaked with coolant, but dry everywhere else.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Must hqve a crack in the radiator imo jist get a racing radiator full aluminum and inexpensive
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