Radiator Drip Leak

[mtofell]

So, I've got a small drip/leak of coolant out the bottom corner (driver's side) of the radiator. It's very close to what looks like the drain plug and tightening that initially stopped it but it came back a few weeks later - definitely more slowly than before which makes me think I'm on to something with the drain but I'm not totally sure. Lying on my back looking straight up I can see the leak is close to the drain but not right at it. I'm afraid to put too much more force on the drain plug for fear of breaking it and having a real mess on my hands.

Worth noting - The radiator was replaced at the dealer with a NAPA brand +/- two years ago along with the engine since the factory was months out to get one (I was pleasantly surprised Ram warranty would authorize that).

The attached pics are lying on my back looking straight up at the underside of the radiator.

 

[Wild one]

So, I've got a small drip/leak of coolant out the bottom corner (driver's side) of the radiator. It's very close to what looks like the drain plug and tightening that initially stopped it but it came back a few weeks later - definitely more slowly than before which makes me think I'm on to something with the drain but I'm not totally sure. Lying on my back looking straight up I can see the leak is close to the drain but not right at it. I'm afraid to put too much more force on the drain plug for fear of breaking it and having a real mess on my hands.

Worth noting - The radiator was replaced at the dealer with a NAPA brand +/- two years ago along with the engine since the factory was months out to get one (I was pleasantly surprised Ram warranty would authorize that).

The attached pics are lying on my back looking straight up at the underside of the radiator.

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Looks more like it's leaking at the seam then the petcock.
I'd start budgeting for another new rad if it was my truck.
You can buy all aluminium rads that do away with the leak prone plastic end tanks.

 

[mands0807]

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