1999 - Radiator Leak. Small leak but still a leak

What do you guys think this is coming from? Anyone else have similar issues. My engine deosnt appear to be overheating. Could this be that my reservior or reserve tank is filled too high? or maybe just a hose. pics enclosed. thanks.

 

Could come from debris hitting the radiator. Sometimes the tanks will burst the seal between them and the core. I would just get a replacement with a lifetime warranty. Easy to replace. Only takes about 30 minutes to an hour. New radiator is around $125 give or take.

 

thanks for reply. what seals are these. is this the seal between the cap and radiotor? or are you referring the front of the radiator where the grills are. thanks

 

I was referring the plastic tanks that are on the top and bottom where the big hoses attach. Pictures didn't show up when I replied last time. From that is just appears either the cap is leaking or your hose is leaking. Should be very little pressure on the line going to your reservoir. If you look on the side of the reservoir against the fender you will see a F and a line marking the full. That's where the level should be at. Anything more it just pushes it out of the tank.

 

Clean that area with water, wipe it dry, and check it again in a week or so.
I'll bet it is fine.

 

That's minor......

Wipe up the area and keep an eye on it. Keep an eye on your overflow tank also. If you have a considerable leak, your overflow tank will start dropping each time you look at it.

My 07 has had issues with bad (Toyota) radiator caps. I've had the cap replaced and my overflow tank topped off 3x in 7 years.

 

Put a hose clamp on the hose not a zap strap might help