Radiator leaking

[alvispace]

Is it possible to blow the radiator to the point of trickle leaks while at 220 degrees coolant temps for about 10 minutes to limp home? Engine sounded like a vacuum cleaner til I got water in it at home. Then back to normal engine noise.

Is it more probable that I spiked the pressure in the coolant system by topping off my puking a bit too much which in turn could have blown the radiator seam near where the tank is meeting the radiator body? Looks like it is weeping on the bottom seam engine side, fyi.

If I need a new radiator, what is the "best" one on the market?

Thanks for info share.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Mine did that once...I took a little blunt punch and a hammer and tightened up all those stupid little tabs holding the end tanks on...hasn't leaked since and that was several years ago.

 

[alvispace]

thanks, I did notice that the tabs did seem to be "opened" a bit. Great tip, I'll try that for sure. Thanks again.