broken thermostat; blocked hose to radiator or hole in hose; leak in radiator; etc..
A leak in a coolant system can usually be fixed by replacing a hose. If the leak is at the end of the hose, a new clamp might be necessary. If the radiator is leaking, the radiator might need to be replaced.
First, you have to FIND the leak. It can be a hose, the water pump, the radiator, head gasket, radiator cap... let me know what you find, and if you can't figure out what to do, we'll talk.
Broken or split hose Radiator leak heater core leak
IF THE LEAK IS FROM THE RADIATOR, THERE IS NO FIX EXCEPT TRY THE RADIATOR STOP LEAK CANS OF FIX....IF THAT DON'T WORK, GET A NEW RADIATOR. THAT'S ALL YOU CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!
Because you have a coolant leak. More than likely, from your description, it is a leak in the radiator or radiator hose. Do not let your vehicle overheat. Have this repaired ASAP.Because you have a coolant leak. More than likely, from your description, it is a leak in the radiator or radiator hose. Do not let your vehicle overheat. Have this repaired ASAP.
Depends where it's leaking, but basically you fix it the same way you fix any coolant leak. <><><><><> Generally, its a hose that is leaking. You find the leaking hose, and you replace it, being sure to properly treat the ends with anti-leak compound. If its the radiator, you need to replace that. If its the intake manifold or head, you are getting into big bucks to replace the gasket involved.
The easiest way to fix a 1988 Ford Bronco gas hose leak is to replace the hose. You can also patch the week in the hose.
If the bypass hose on the 2000 Cavalier is rubber then the hose can be cut and spliced together with a coupling to fix the leak. If the hose it metal then it will need to be replaced.
Either the radiator hose is loose where it connects to the radiator or there is either a small hole in the radiator or in the radiator hose. Try checking the hose to see if it's loose or check for small holes in the hose or radiator.
Having a leak in a radiator hose will have no effect on the engine running or not. However, in time the hose leak will cause the level of the coolant in the radiator to drop below a critical level and the engine will overheat.
pressure test the cooling system