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Discussion starter · #121 ·
Iowa RT said:
Silly me. I skimmed the thread without looking at the dates they were posted. Do you know part #/manufacturer of the radiators (if that is what's leaking)? Maybe they just suck.
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So took my scan tool to read the water temp, first notch is 200f middle notch is any where from 220-230f on my ride.
 
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#122 ·
Robfrmny21 said:
So took my scan tool to read the water temp, first notch is 200f middle notch is any where from 220-230f on my ride.
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That's about how mine is according to the vehicle info tab, though a quarter way up on mine is around 150~180, between 5/8 and half is 203, straight up is around 220 and just above half is 230'ish


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#124 ·
Robfrmny21 said:
I found what the incompetent dealer techs couldn't . I hate fucking hack jobs
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Parts exchange artists. Totally know where you are coming from there, glad you found the leak! I NEVER trust those clamps, if someone over expands them while squeezing the tabs they can get weak. I use all silicone hosing with stainless steel constant torque lined hose clamps, Breeze and Norma are the only USA made clamps I'll accept at work.
 
Discussion starter · #125 ·
Tweak said:
Parts exchange artists. Totally know where you are coming from there, glad you found the leak! I NEVER trust those clamps, if someone over expands them while squeezing the tabs they can get weak. I use all silicone hosing with stainless steel constant torque lined hose clamps, Breeze and Norma are the only USA made clamps I'll accept at work.
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In all honesty I don't know if it's the clamp or the radiator, my original radiator was leaking in the same area turned out was the radiator itself leaking .
 
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Well from the picture, to me, it looks like there is an arch of coolant stain that looks to be in line with the hose, also looks like its pooling under the edge on the hose on the aluminum. Not knowing the exact orientation and such i can't say for sure but looks to be the clamp. Seems like this should be warranty based on the fact yours is a 2015. If they are charging you make sure that its within the warranty period and push the topic. Remember to remain calm and collect while sternly voicing your disappointment with the quality of the repairs. No one likes to get yelled at even when in the wrong, and it make us look like fools when we lose our cool.
 
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#127 ·
I would always use new clamps, preferably screw stainless screw clamps, with any hose replacement. Always better safe than sorry.
 
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Tweak said:
Well from the picture, to me, it looks like there is an arch of coolant stain that looks to be in line with the hose, also looks like its pooling under the edge on the hose on the aluminum. Not knowing the exact orientation and such i can't say for sure but looks to be the clamp. Seems like this should be warranty based on the fact yours is a 2015. If they are charging you make sure that its within the warranty period and push the topic. Remember to remain calm and collect while sternly voicing your disappointment with the quality of the repairs. No one likes to get yelled at even when in the wrong, and it make us look like fools when we lose our cool.
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This is under warranty, the original radiator was leaking where the metal meets plastic , I have been smelling this since July 16 atleast. Radiator was replaced in Jan 16 . Either way I'm not happy. I assume once they inspect it further they can determine where the leak originated. Ps the dealer stated they pressure tested the cooling system multiple times and found nothing .
 
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Ok since the master tech I am pointed out the obvious coolant leak my truck is getting another radiator.
I complained about clunking from rf, dealer determined my truck needs rf shock, control arm and sway bar link. Waiting till she's done.
 
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Ohh...Despite the minivan "stigma" what do you think of the Pacifica? One of my associates is half temped to get one.
 
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Tweak said:
Ohh...Despite the minivan "stigma" what do you think of the Pacifica? One of my associates is half temped to get one.
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Interior is on par with a rango rt options wise , the ride is smooth eat road imperfections up, at the cost of performance. It's weird cuz it's flat cornering but the tires are rolling in the side wall. For 287hp it seems slow to me. The uconnect screen is way better then the durangos imop. Way more space inside then the Durango

 
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other than the theme/skin being Blue the Unconnect looks alot like mine. Maybe there was a change in 2016.
The tires are folding over but it handles well? Wonder how stouter tires or lower profile would be, too firm comes at a loss of traction and such. I told her to wait because the heck if another FCA vehicle comes into my yard while they are still not fixing my issues. Hope your experience goes way better than mine is.
 
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Tweak said:
other than the theme/skin being Blue the Unconnect looks alot like mine. Maybe there was a change in 2016.
The tires are folding over but it handles well? Wonder how stouter tires or lower profile would be, too firm comes at a loss of traction and such. I told her to wait because the heck if another FCA vehicle comes into my yard while they are still not fixing my issues. Hope your experience goes way better than mine is.
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Yeah it needs a bigger wheel and tire package, the body is well controlled ,I feel the tires don't like sudden changes. It just eats up bumps I will say. The rear camera is better then ours as well. Interior is full leds. It's a nice package. Deff feels slow for 287hp I will say that again.
The screen is simply clearer looking then ours.
 
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Quick question, I had my radiator replace this year ... with just barely any of my factory warranty left. Of course I am way past that now, I just had to fill up the radiator reservoir (it wasn't empty but not by the full line). Did they replace your second radiator due to it going bad within a year or where you still under warranty etc? Thanks!
 
Discussion starter · #139 ·
bcrystlazrt said:
Quick question, I had my radiator replace this year ... with just barely any of my factory warranty left. Of course I am way past that now, I just had to fill up the radiator reservoir (it wasn't empty but not by the full line). Did they replace your second radiator due to it going bad within a year or where you still under warranty etc? Thanks!
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I'm still under warranty, I believe your covered for 1 yr or 12k miles since repair. If your radiator is leaking again please go to their facebook and pitch a bitch there cuz radiators should not be failing every 10k miles.
 
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Robfrmny21 said:
I'm still under warranty, I believe your covered for 1 yr or 12k miles since repair. If your radiator is leaking again please go to their facebook and pitch a bitch there cuz radiators should not be failing every 10k miles.
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Thanks will do, not 100% sure if it is leaking or not .. I am not seeing anything ... however I will keep an eye out .. if it starts going down again I will take it in. I have service due in a few hundred miles anyway.
 
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