On my way home..

Lvcky69 · 03-16-2019, 10:40 PM

As I was pulling in the garage I saw this smoke coming from the bay so I said ok, there is gotta be something leaking. I went to check and it happened to be a small crack in the radiator. I check every coolant hose in the base and they all look fine. Can this be fixed by using stop leak like epoxy or should I replace the entire radiator if it is actually leaking through that small crack. What do you guys think? I am at 41k

(Video)
https://youtu.be/MIrcKC2UW1Q

crazy4oldcars · 03-16-2019, 10:53 PM

I had the same issue. That's the AC heat exchanger. It'll have to be replaced. Mine was done under insurance, so it was $1400 minus the deductable to have the dealer do it. That way I didn't have to mess with the coolant.

Kirk B.

Lvcky69 · 03-17-2019, 08:31 AM

So that’s the radiator I don’t think I have warranty since I’m at 41k

crazy4oldcars · 03-17-2019, 10:52 AM

A very fine, smoke-like vapor jetting out? And a bright green, chartreuse color dye?
Easy way to prove me wrong . Fire it up and turn the AC on . I thought mine was the radiator, too.
It wasn't covered under warranty for me. I had to make a claim against my insurance.

Kirk B.

Lvcky69 · 03-17-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

A very fine, smoke-like vapor jetting out? And a bright green, chartreuse color dye?
Easy way to prove me wrong . Fire it up and turn the AC on . I thought mine was the radiator, too.
It wasn't covered under warranty for me. I had to make a claim against my insurance.

Kirk B.

Yup, smoke was coming out but just a little bit and green liquid. Drove my car on my way to work today and no leaks and the temp was still normal. I checked the reservoir and still on Max. Now the AC doesn’t blow cold like it used to. Who is your insurance?

Spooler · 03-17-2019, 03:40 PM

Something punched a hole in the A/C condenser. Not sure if the condenser can be replaced or if you have to replace the radiator/condenser together.

welterbf123 · 03-17-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lvcky69

As I was pulling in the garage I saw this smoke coming from the bay so I said ok, there is gotta be something leaking. I went to check and it happened to be a small crack in the radiator. I check every coolant hose in the base and they all look fine. Can this be fixed by using stop leak like epoxy or should I replace the entire radiator if it is actually leaking through that small crack. What do you guys think? I am at 41k

(Video)
https://youtu.be/MIrcKC2UW1Q

Try taking it to a radiator shop. Maybe they can fix it.

Spooler · 03-17-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by welterbf123

Try taking it to a radiator shop. Maybe they can fix it.

It's aluminum. That means disposable/through it in the garbage to be recycled.

crazy4oldcars · 03-17-2019, 06:49 PM

Insurance is farm bureau. I was getting off of the hi-way behind an 18 wheeler, and he kicked rocks back into the travel lane. I didn't know until I got home.

Kirk B.

Lvcky69 · 03-17-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

Insurance is farm bureau. I was getting off of the hi-way behind an 18 wheeler, and he kicked rocks back into the travel lane. I didn't know until I got home.

Kirk B.

Found out it is just the freon that was leaking since our engine coolant is the blue stuff. I will be replacing the radiator myself

crazy4oldcars · 03-17-2019, 08:11 PM

Yeah, instead of coolant, I should have said refrigerant. I don't have the equipment to evacuate the system, draw a vacuum on it, then properly refill it.

Kirk B.

03-16-2019, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lvcky69 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 385 Drives: 17 370z & 16 911 S Rep Power: 3922	On my way home.. As I was pulling in the garage I saw this smoke coming from the bay so I said ok, there is gotta be something leaking. I went to check and it happened to be a small crack in the radiator. I check every coolant hose in the base and they all look fine. Can this be fixed by using stop leak like epoxy or should I replace the entire radiator if it is actually leaking through that small crack. What do you guys think? I am at 41k (Video) https://youtu.be/MIrcKC2UW1Q

03-16-2019, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	I had the same issue. That's the AC heat exchanger. It'll have to be replaced. Mine was done under insurance, so it was $1400 minus the deductable to have the dealer do it. That way I didn't have to mess with the coolant. Kirk B. Lvcky69 likes this.

03-17-2019, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,834 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Something punched a hole in the A/C condenser. Not sure if the condenser can be replaced or if you have to replace the radiator/condenser together. Lvcky69 likes this.

03-17-2019, 06:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	Insurance is farm bureau. I was getting off of the hi-way behind an 18 wheeler, and he kicked rocks back into the travel lane. I didn't know until I got home. Kirk B. Lvcky69 likes this.

03-17-2019, 08:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	Yeah, instead of coolant, I should have said refrigerant. I don't have the equipment to evacuate the system, draw a vacuum on it, then properly refill it. Kirk B. Lvcky69 likes this.

03-17-2019, 08:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lvcky69 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 385 Drives: 17 370z & 16 911 S Rep Power: 3922	So that’s the radiator I don’t think I have warranty since I’m at 41k

03-17-2019, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	A very fine, smoke-like vapor jetting out? And a bright green, chartreuse color dye? Easy way to prove me wrong . Fire it up and turn the AC on . I thought mine was the radiator, too. It wasn't covered under warranty for me. I had to make a claim against my insurance. Kirk B.

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