Shortly after arriving in Michigan the temps drop to near and below zero. Until then I had no coolant leaks, but soon as the temps got low I developed a slow steady drip. While changing the oil I checked and tightened the hose clamps at the radiator. Cured the steady drip, drip, drip and didn't even need any penicillin.

The key here is to tighten gently. In the cold I'm sure the plastic is somewhat more brittle and these necks are fragile to begin with, especially if this is an original or unmodified radiator. I think it took about 1/4 to 1/2 a turn to be sufficiently tightened.

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Mike Tangas
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