[DeTomaso] Coolant leak

[Tom Shinrock]

 Yes, I'm hoping that's what my problem is.  The puddle is on the opposite side of the drain cock by the in/out tubes but that doesn't necessarily mean that's where the leak is.  Once it warms up, I'll put the car on the lift, let it warm up and start looking real close to try and find where the leak is at.   I looked at the hose clamps before I put it away and didn't see any signs of leaks but I didn't have as good a vantage position as when it is on the lift.  

I have a brass Hall radiator (I think is was called the Phoenix model) that is 25 years old.  It's been repaired at least twice over the years.  The most recent was about 4 years ago when a small trickle leak developed along the end tank seam.  Can these radiators become weak as they age?

Tom
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
To: Tom Shinrock <tmshinro at aol.com>
Cc: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
Sent: Thu, Apr 3, 2014 10:20 pm
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Test.  The list is quiet today...


Tom wrote:

 Wouldn't you know it decides to start leaking
>   just after I replaced the lower valence.
>    
>>>I would assume a loose hose clamp or drain cock fitting rather than a 
radiator issue?

Mike

 
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   Yes, I'm hoping that's what my problem is.  The puddle is on the
   opposite side of the drain cock by the in/out tubes but that doesn't
   necessarily mean that's where the leak is.  Once it warms up, I'll put
   the car on the lift, let it warm up and start looking real close to try
   and find where the leak is at.   I looked at the hose clamps before I
   put it away and didn't see any signs of leaks but I didn't have as good
   a vantage position as when it is on the lift.
   I have a brass Hall radiator (I think is was called the Phoenix model)
   that is 25 years old.  It's been repaired at least twice over the
   years.  The most recent was about 4 years ago when a small trickle leak
   developed along the end tank seam.  Can these radiators become weak as
   they age?
   Tom
   5186

   -----Original Message-----
   From: Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
   To: Tom Shinrock <tmshinro at aol.com>
   Cc: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
   Sent: Thu, Apr 3, 2014 10:20 pm
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Test. The list is quiet today...
Tom wrote:

 Wouldn't you know it decides to start leaking
>   just after I replaced the lower valence.
>
>>>I would assume a loose hose clamp or drain cock fitting rather than a
radiator issue?

Mike