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1998 Ford Explorer coolant leak

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 208,000 MILES
Hello, I have a coolant leak only when the vehicle is off after driving it. The leak maybe last about 5 min- 10 min then stops. It drips doesn't leak like a faucet is running. I read in a forum that I could put an o ring inside the fitting is this true? The leak comes from underneath the fitting
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Sunday, November 15th, 2015 AT 11:52 AM

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Tiny
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Have it pressure checked it may be from the area in pic that looks to have been repaired with jb weld or something similar.
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Sunday, November 15th, 2015 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it is coming from the pipe I put silicone sealant thinking it would stop it but it didn't. Leak is coming between the wall of the radiator and the pipe fitting.
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Sunday, November 15th, 2015 AT 12:11 PM
Tiny
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Get a new radiator
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Sunday, November 15th, 2015 AT 1:45 PM

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