Antifreeze leak on 1998 4.0. From bottom of radiator. Replace it?
My 1996 4.0 Ranger with 165,000 has antifreeze dripping from the bottom of the radiator. Its the original, never overheats and never been hit. Its not a lot and only drips after running. Its definitely coming from the radiator, not the water pump. It drips to either side depending on how its tilted.
Is it common for the radiator to fracture? Is there anything else I should replace if I decide to replace the radiator. Does a colder thermostat help? I'm also thinking about using the Explorer 5.0 radiator. Comments are appreciated.
Thank you.
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I just took a closer look. There is a crack in my radiator. I'm thinking to replace top/bottom hoses, water pump and serpentine belt. Anything else I should replace while I'm in there?
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Paul Gruenther, Jacksonville, FL
1998 Ranger 4.0 with 5 speed
"The Red Sled"
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