My 2012 V6 2 X 4 has been leaking coolant for the last few years - not much, just a cup or so every 4 or 5 months, so I didn't panic. I've kept an eye on the rate. Anyway.. today I finally discovered exactly where it's leaking from - top, rear of the radiator just below the upper radiator hose.
Is there any advantage buying a new radiator from the dealer as opposed to a reconditioned one? Worth the extra $$?
I'm thinking, whilst I do the radiator I may as well fit a serpentine belt as well. That needs doing too.
I'm pretty good with the tools, I just haven't done either of these 2 jobs before. Is there anything to watch out for? Any extra parts I might need apart from the obvious? I have the manual, so I'll closely follow that, I just thought there might be things not pointed out in that.
I'm relieved to find the weeping radiator tbh. For years I was thinking it might be a head gasket! So yeah, of course I'm glad it's not.
Any thoughts are welcome..
Cheers
Phil