Radiator Leak!!! Help!!!

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Ok, my radiator has had a small leak in the upper corner for about 6 months now. After driving kind of hard, I can see the coolant steaming out of the leak. Its not a whole lot, but enough to notice in the right light.

With that said, I've only had to add coolant once or twice, so it really isn't that bad. What I need to know about are the dangers:

What am I risking by driving with a leak in the radiator? Obviously it wouldn't pass a pressure test, so is it bad for the car to be running as is?

Post up guys, I cannot afford a new radiator right now, but will in a few months. What do you think?

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Pictures of the radiator leak or corner?

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I lost my camera and cannot post decent pics. If looking at the front of the car, it is the top right corner, facing front.

I'll take a pic with my cell phone when I get home and post it anyway.

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Bump...really need to know if I am hurting my engine by running with a radiator leak. Thanks guys, anything helps.

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You can get radiators repaired... dont need a whole new one

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But is it bad to run without the pressure? Am I hurting the motor by driving with a leak or am I ok as long as the coolant tank is full?

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Some loss of pressure will mean higher coolant temps. You should be ok in the near term, but you'll want to get it replaced or repaired when it is next convenient. I would do it sooner than later.