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jeeptj333
10-14-2009, 05:28 PM
my radiator is leaking from the top (the entire top) can i fix this or do i need to replace the whole radiator 98 jeep wrangler
The_Ronster
10-14-2009, 06:28 PM
its has a plastic seam so you will need to replace it. Go to Fairbanks radiator on south cushman, you can get an all metal one for about $180ish.
AJPTHNG
10-14-2009, 08:23 PM
Yup what Ron said, it is a common problem. Get a full metal one and you won't have to worry about this again.
rpiereck
10-14-2009, 11:40 PM
Metal radiators are worth the extra money as you can repair them when they leak, which reminds me I have to fix a small leak on mine.
jeeptj333
10-15-2009, 02:13 PM
everyone in town is priced at 300+ is this correct or did you get a radiator from a different vehicle?
rpiereck
10-15-2009, 02:28 PM
The radiator shop on College Road quoted me a metal radiator for $210 about a month ago. That did not include installation, make sure you ask for a price without installation.
The_Ronster
10-15-2009, 02:34 PM
call fairbanks radiator, the one of cushman. They also offer a military discount.
AJPTHNG
10-15-2009, 03:38 PM
You can also call car quest they have them for around $200
jeeptj333
10-15-2009, 05:43 PM
i meant the one on cushman=fairbanks radiator (not college) maybe i should try carquest
The Bronze
10-15-2009, 09:55 PM
Call performance radiator in Anchorage. Lots of FAO guys down there next week.
jeeptj333
10-16-2009, 04:28 PM
well 288 for a new radiator with a military discount (thank god for that) otherwise it would have been 320 but it wont be in till Tuesday and i also leave the same day so no ride for me this weekend but maybe next weekend
The_Ronster
10-16-2009, 05:13 PM
if you need to swing by the house to put it in let me know. Its about a 20 minute job.
The_Ronster
10-16-2009, 05:17 PM
Is it a seep problem is it totally gone?
jeeptj333
10-16-2009, 06:05 PM
it was just seeping out the top where the plastic and metal meet
The_Ronster
10-16-2009, 06:19 PM
I drove mine for about 3 months with a slight weep at the seam. I changed it as it was really starting to go. If your just seeing the tracks of fluid and nothing dripping your probably ok for a bit.
jeeptj333
10-16-2009, 06:44 PM
no it is dripping when it starts to get warm so i just have it parked for now
rpiereck
10-16-2009, 11:35 PM
I drove mine for about 3 months with a slight weep at the seam.

Mine has been seeping since June.. lol. I have to add a little bit every week, but since it's a metal radiator it's a just a matter of brazing it after draining it. Yep, I know, I am a procrastinator.
jeeptj333
10-24-2009, 11:22 AM
well new radiator is in now time to do the install