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Steam is coming from the left-hand side of the radiator when running fan does kick on and it stops Does my radiator have a leak?
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∙ 13y ago
It may NOT be a leaky radiator.
However, you may wish to check your upper and lower radiator hoses and tighten all of the fittings (if necessary), and also trace the hoses all the way down to where they meet the engine.
Be on the look-out for dry-rot and be looking for spots that might be bulging out. The bulging spots could indicate that the hose is ready to burst.
It is best to conduct this inspection while the vehicle IS running and HAS BEEN running for a few minutes so that it is warmed up.
BE SURE to be VERY careful because radiator hoses are HOT, and engine compartments are intentionally small.
P.s: IF you can identify to the location and actually SEE the steam coming directly from your radiator, then yes, you DO have leak in your radiator.
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