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    Offline money pit

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    Water leak
    « on: October 30, 2016 - 09:41:05 PM »
    On my 73 challenger the bottom radiator hose leaks at the lower outlet. I have a new radiator and new hoses. I tighten the hose clamp as tight as I could. I tried repositioning the clamp, I even tried new clamps. I had the same problem with the old radiator. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Offline 1 Wild R/T

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    Re: Water leak
    « Reply #1 on: October 30, 2016 - 11:18:16 PM »
    Could be the water pump is leaking out the pee hole, typically the water runs down the hose & drips at the radiator area... 
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    Offline mopar jack

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    Re: Water leak
    « Reply #2 on: October 31, 2016 - 12:24:43 PM »
    Had that problem before caused by the coiled spring in the hose. A piece of wire spring would get pinched between the hose and the outside of the rad fitting causing the leak.
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    Offline burdar

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    Re: Water leak
    « Reply #3 on: October 31, 2016 - 12:32:05 PM »
    A little weatherstrip adhesive should seal the leak.  Worm style hose clamps can damage the hose if they are tightened too much.  Make sure you didn't damage the hose.
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    Offline money pit

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    Re: Water leak
    « Reply #4 on: November 04, 2016 - 09:18:41 AM »
    I did notice the pulleys have a rust stain. The hose I have on it doesn't have a spring. I'll try the weather strip glue. Thanks everyone for responding.
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