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Old 02-22-2011, 12:24 PM
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Small radiator leak

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I finally got the 280C back to my garage after it being at my dad's for 1.5 years.
He said ti drove fine over to my house, went from about 210-deg to settle at 180-deg on the trip over. Didn't leak on the drive over or pulling into the garage.

Once the car was parked and turned off, a small misty leak started coming from either the radiator or the hose...any idea where I should look for with this kind of leak?
Do you think it's just the old rad hoses or something more, thanks for any tips on where to check first.

PS: I actually had it brought back over to my house for a clean-up and possible sale, now this happens...

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Old 02-22-2011, 01:19 PM
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Machines that contain fluids are not meant to sit idle for long periods of time. This type of thing happens all the time, especially when itīs cold.

I would drive the car on a daily basis for a while and then check the leak. Cold weather leaks often stop after the temperature rises. If the leak is still there after repeated use, it will be much easier to determine.

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