and when I fill it, it usually empties out again within two days. How much am I looking at if i fix it. It is a 96 chevy tahoe.
2007-10-15 12:08:20 · 10 answers · asked by Kurt S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Um...get another one?
2007-10-15 12:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by Makeup Marcy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's an odds on favorite, it's a rad hose, or heater hose. When you park it, slide a big piece of cardboard under it. Mark the spot. A radiator shop will pressure test it, and find out quick. It's a Chevy. It's probably just a simple hose.
2007-10-15 12:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IS THE RADIATOR LEAKING, OR IS IT A HOSE, THE WATER PUMP, OR WORSE POSSIBLE CASE, A CRACKED BLOCK? IF ITS ACTUALLY THE RADIATOR, IF ITS A FIN, YOU COULD POSSIBLY GET IT SOLIDER, WHICH IS KINDA LIKE A WELD. IF YOU HAVE TO REPLACE IT, PROBALLY 200-250, IF YOU REMOVE IT YOURSELF, AND THE SELLER WILL WANT THE OLD RADIATOR. IF YOUR LUCKY, IT COULD BE A HOSE, AND THAT WOULD BE AN EASY, CHEAP FIX, DEPENDING ON IF ITS THE UPPER OR LOWER HOSE. IF ITS A BAD WATER PUMP, ALOT MORE COSTLY, AND A LOT HARDER TO DO. IF ITS INDEED A CRACKED BLOCK, VERY EXPENSIVE.... BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, ISOLATE WHERE THE WATER/ANTIFREEZE IS COMMING FROM, THEN GO FROM THERE..
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
2007-10-15 12:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what is leaking.take a look and try to find the leak, if its from the radiator then you might be able to have it fixed or it might need ot be replaced, if it fixable only the place fixing it can tell you that, if it will be replaced you can look up the cost online and then add a good 100$ in labor, unless you are going to fix it urself....but i assume since ur asking the question u will be having it wked on.
2007-10-15 12:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by humm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop all this guessing and putting stuff in the rad. Go to a RADIATOR SHOP, not an auto repair, and get it looked at. They usually check for free and you will find out for sure whats wrong.
2007-10-15 12:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drop an egg in the radiator the Mythbusters did it
2007-10-15 12:12:10 · answer #6 · answered by ultrasuperman1001 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check your reservoir for the leak. sometimes the hose gets old and cracks and so does the reservior itself. if those are ok then you can look for other problem spots. and check out your hoses. good luck
2007-10-15 12:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by jack w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See where the leak is coming from. It could be just your hose clamp.
2007-10-15 14:21:56 · answer #8 · answered by turbocivic89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before going through that expense, pour a can of pepper in it. That usually plugs small holes.
2007-10-15 12:16:14 · answer #9 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You'll need to get it patched.
2007-10-15 12:16:32 · answer #10 · answered by Knee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋