A plastic radiator will crack under extreme over heat conditions for example a defective thermostat or bad cylinder head gasket will cause a cooling system to over pressurise and rupture.
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Radiator hoses are made of rubber and over time these units fail due to the environment. When they fail the rubber can get dry rotted which will cause the lines to flatten and crack.
If the radiator tanks are plastic you will have to replace the radiator.
A new radiator.
Yes
There are several reasons why a radiator can crack. The list includes rust, a faulty thermostat, a leaking head gasket, and extreme heat and cold.
put radiator sealer in it or crack an egg in it
If it is a water-filled or oil-filled radiator, it will leak fluid.
a hole in the radiator
either in the radiator cap or in the upper radiator hose which leads into the cooling system
can crack the engine.
You need to go get your car looked at by an auto repairman if you have a crack in your auto radiator. They can tell you if it needs replaced or just fixed.