radiator problems

thakiller009 · 05-22-2009, 01:24 AM

ok when i put water in my radiator the next day there is none in it could you guys help me with this problem it leaks from the bottom is there like a hose or somethin that could be busted

mirage83 · 05-22-2009, 01:37 AM

There's a lower radiator hose and probably a drain valve on the bottom of the radiator itself. If the hose is loose or split it could leak, or the drain valve might not be closed completely and allow the water to leak out.

Check for both, as coolant loss is a big no-no with a 7M.

thakiller009 · 05-22-2009, 01:48 AM

where is the drain valve located at

mirage83 · 05-22-2009, 03:26 AM

On practically any radiator it'll be on the backside-bottom of the housing facing into the engine compartment or straight down, but I suppose there's some oddballs out there that are different.

05-22-2009, 01:24 AM	#1
thakiller009 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: sevierville tn Posts: 51 Blog Entries: 2	radiator problems ok when i put water in my radiator the next day there is none in it could you guys help me with this problem it leaks from the bottom is there like a hose or somethin that could be busted

05-22-2009, 01:37 AM	#2
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	There's a lower radiator hose and probably a drain valve on the bottom of the radiator itself. If the hose is loose or split it could leak, or the drain valve might not be closed completely and allow the water to leak out. Check for both, as coolant loss is a big no-no with a 7M.

05-22-2009, 01:48 AM	#3
thakiller009 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: sevierville tn Posts: 51 Blog Entries: 2	where is the drain valve located at

05-22-2009, 03:26 AM	#4
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	On practically any radiator it'll be on the backside-bottom of the housing facing into the engine compartment or straight down, but I suppose there's some oddballs out there that are different.