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Timing belt service went great, but now a radiator leak?

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Old 02-03-14, 07:32 PM
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Default Timing belt service went great, but now a radiator leak?

I developed a leak at the top of my radiator a few days after I get a new radiator cap and a week after I completed the full 90k service (seals and all). Was it a coincidence or did the new water pump, new radiator cap and the pressure of the new parts blow the top radiator seal that's 15 years old (99 G3)? Autozone wants $145 for a radiator, but I decided to order a Denso off Rockauto for $76. I'm going to use sealant around the faulty area as a bandaid until the new part comes in. It should be here in 3-4 days. Has this happen to anyway one?
Old 02-04-14, 12:17 AM
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Once you change the water pump, pressure builds up more and your old radiator can't take it. It's common so buy a radiator online is cheaper and really easy to do at home. Good luck!
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