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1998 Plymouth Voyager Repair Question


Topics covered: Condenser, Radiator, Cooling system.
Mileage: 23,000 miles.

Asked on September 18, 2012

1998 Plymouth Voyager leaks anti-freeze

The engine is a 3.3. There appears to be a leak just above the lower radiator hose. I took it to a mechanic and he explained it's a metal tubing that has rotted and is only sold at a dealer outlet. He said it's both risky and expensive to repair. Any alternatives like buying it at a salvage yard? Any idea what is the proper name of this tubing? By the way the radiator is new and installed about 2 months ago. It leaks when the van is in operation over 10 min. and it's a small stream about every 5 seconds. Please, I already have over $1,400 dollars in repairs this year alone. Brake line rotted, new battery, new radiator, new rotor, new sway link rods and rebuilt tranny. Hate to scrap it with all those new items.
Avatar Asked by denfly

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Replied on September 18, 2012

can you post a picture??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 19, 2012

Can't see much because of the cramped space but was told it connects to the condenser.

Tiny Response from denfly
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Replied on September 20, 2012

nothing in the cooling system connects to the condenser.

Roy

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Replied on September 20, 2012

My bad, it's the compressor, not condenser.

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Replied on September 21, 2012

nothing in the cooling system connects to the compressor either.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 21, 2012

I was told it has to be removed to get to it. Maybe it's not connected to it but it must be near it.

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Replied on September 21, 2012

there is a pipe under the water pump to the lower hose which is common for rotting out. it is not expensive and requires about 1 hour in labor. other than that, we need a picture of what you are talking about.

Roy

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