Stumpy Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 I have a sneaking suspicion that the top tank of my radiator has cracked 🤬, have a coolant stain that reappears next to the overflow spout. has anyone changed their own radiator in the paj? Any tips or tricks? my main concern is the transmission cooler in the bottom of the radiator. Can you just clamp off the transmission lines so you only have to top off the transmission? How much fluid did you lose out of the transmission? I have a radiator so will tackle this today or tomorrow, have new hoses as well to change. thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Stumpy Paj said: I have a sneaking suspicion that the top tank of my radiator has cracked 🤬, have a coolant stain that reappears next to the overflow spout. has anyone changed their own radiator in the paj? Any tips or tricks? my main concern is the transmission cooler in the bottom of the radiator. Can you just clamp off the transmission lines so you only have to top off the transmission? How much fluid did you lose out of the transmission? I have a radiator so will tackle this today or tomorrow, have new hoses as well to change. thank you Perhaps a temporary hack, but would some JB-Weld do the trick to fix that little overflow spout ? some other solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ew4dxvLjA 1 1 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Frederic said: Perhaps a temporary hack, but would some JB-Weld do the trick to fix that little overflow spout ? some other solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ew4dxvLjA Thanks, Thought of that but the whole top of the radiator is crazed, I think it’s only a matter of time until it goes completely. The crack is in the main body of the tank just below the overflow spout/radiator cap. Edited September 8, 2023 by Stumpy Paj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Stumpy Paj said: Thanks, Thought of that but the whole top of the radiator is crazed, I think it’s only a matter of time until it goes completely. The crack is in the main body of the tank just below the overflow spout/radiator cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Use M-Seal on all cracks or doubtful areas until you replace the whole radiator. M-Seal will hold twice the radiator pressure and heat, we have tested M-Seal on emergency repairs many times. 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, Stumpy Paj said: That discolouration is indeed the plastic that's giving in i think.... 1 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 I think it should have a thin metal clip on the rubber hose, which may be causing a small leak and underneath plastic showing the coolant sediments. To be 100% sure, remove that hose when the car is cool and give it a clean with a brush under that pipe to investigate if the top tank is leaking (then go with M-Seal) or rubber hose needs metal clip. 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 My Pajero has this specific clip. Overflow Hose Clip - Mitsubishi (MS660205) 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 28 minutes ago, Gaurav said: My Pajero has this specific clip. Overflow Hose Clip - Mitsubishi (MS660205) Legend, thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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