Radiator leak

[SpeedySub]

Hey

After a long trip I found coolant through the engine bay, but it didn't lose much out of the radiator (overflow tank was empty though) and didn't overheat on the gauge. Took it to the dealers and they replaced the radiator and the thermostat. It has been running fine and not overheating, but there still seems to be overflowing coolant out of the radiator cap. The overflow bottle is ok. I will take it back to the dealer but could this be a head gasket issue causing this, I wan to be armed with some decent info when talking to them as my warranty runs out at the end of the month and I have a family trip to Wanaka in 2 weeks. Im confused as why it would be leaking out to the radiator cap and not going into the overflow bottle. Also if the head gasket did go after warranty and I have taken it in for these issues can I still claim it under warranty as the problem wasn't fixed?

[Rosssub]

How's the seal inside the radiator cap look?

[SpeedySub]

 Rosssub said:

How's the seal inside the radiator cap look?

Good question- Last time I looked it looked ok. Would they have put a new cap on when the new radiator went in? I think it looks like the same one to my untrained eye. Also there doesn't look to be the usual signs of a H/G, but I have read that thats not always the case.

[Joker]

around drivers side headlight? splt end tank on radiator would be my best guess from here

[SpeedySub]

 Joker said:

around drivers side headlight? split end tank on radiator would be my best guess from here

The first time it happened before I took it in it looked like it had explosive diarrhea in my engine bay. Now it just looks like it dribbles out form under the cap or around the area of the cap and just dribbles down onto the fan surround. I'm guessing at this point it might be the cap. Im just nervous theres an underlying H/G gasket issue. Can anyone advise if it was a H/G that it could still be covered if the warranty runs out?

[irishmangonemad]

Where did you get your radiator replaced, and how much...if you don't mind me asking?

[STiNGR]

You get them replaced at my house for $100

[irishmangonemad]

 STiNGR said:

You get them replaced at my house for $100

Really? Tell me more!! I'd be keen to get it done as soon as you can

[STiNGR]

Come and buy the one I just pulled from my wrecked bh5 gtb. If it's compatible with your car....

[irishmangonemad]

 STiNGR said:

Come and buy the one I just pulled from my wrecked bh5 gtb. If it's compatible with your car....

Are you able to do it during the day? How long would it take you?

[STiNGR]

Think you've missed the boat mate, I'm selling a radiator out of a bh5 gtb I'm wrecking.

[irishmangonemad]

 STiNGR said:

Think you've missed the boat mate, I'm selling a radiator out of a bh5 gtb I'm wrecking.

I've no tools so need to get someone to do it, I'll get back to you tomorrow

[STiNGR]

What car do you have?

[irishmangonemad]

 STiNGR said:

What car do you have?

B4 RSK 2003

[STiNGR]

Sweet should fit. Text me 0220374977

[irishmangonemad]

 STiNGR said:

Sweet should fit. Text me 0220374977

Think I'll go with a new one. But thanks for your help

[SpeedySub]

 irishmangonemad said:

Where did you get your radiator replaced, and how much...if you don't mind me asking?

I got my radiator replaced under warranty at Crowesport. Seeing as this thread has been brought up again I thought I might as well post and update, the dribble around the cap came from a leaking over flow tube, I sealed it up and now its sweet as, no more leaks and temp gauge stays right where it should.