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Old 30th December 2010, 09:11   #1
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Hi, there is steam coming from under the bonnet on my car and upon closer inspection it looks like its coming from the radiator.

any way i can make sure it is the radiator before going out to buy a new one?

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Old 30th December 2010, 09:42   #2
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check the top pipe were the thermostat is ... it might be dripping out off there onto radiator and therefor makeing steam.
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Moisture in the gills?
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Could just be condensation I get steam 1st thing in the morning from the engine bay.


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i get this never used to do it till i meshed my grill, and only happens in damp conditions looked and cant see it leaking so would guess as said above could be just condensation...
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Thanks for the replies so far.

If it was just condensation it should stop after a while shouldnt it?
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