01-22-2024, 02:01 AM
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Location: SA, TX
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Originally Posted by X5chemist
What would cause this seal to blow out? It has run fine for several weeks. I know it was seat properly. I looked at it while installing several tank coolant sensors. After installing new OEM dealer seals, it's worse now. It doesn't leak while idling. It does leak when moving. Vibration is causing leaks. The replaced plate may not fit properly. I'll check the lock clip. I wonder if one side is not seated properly.
The tank was replaced too. Unfortunately, the other new tank didn't fix the "check coolant level" warning. I'll check the plug for power. I'll even try a temporary bypass.
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If that's what I think it is, that cooler was very difficult to get fully seated on the radiator plate. I had to use silicon spray, a 4ft pry bar, and more leverage than I was comfortable with. It took at least 30 minutes because I was scared I was going to break something. Finally got so frustrated I went hog on it and it popped in. 
Edit: And as EODguy mentioned. Going in straight is key. Very frustrating job...
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