1999 Cadillac Concours Radiator leaking?

Tiny
DOLPHIN82X
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  • 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE CONCOURS
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
I have a 1999 Cadillac Sedan Deville Concours, and the radiator is leaking very slow drips. Sometimes several drips per second, and sometimes a day or two goes with no drip?(BTW this just started 9 days ago) Can I use Bars Radiator Stop leak without causing damage to my NorthStar engine, or should I replace the radiator? And if I replace the radiator, is that something an average Joe like myself can do with common sense, or should I let a skilled mechanic operate on my Caddy?
Thursday, May 20th, 2010 AT 10:03 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

you should be able to do the radiator R&R your self, but get a radiator shop to check that the radiator first as it may be repairable, I would replace the thermostat as well, if in doubt get mechanic to do it or DIY with a work shop manual as a guide.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010 AT 10:12 AM

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