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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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steam coming from bottom of radiator

im trying to figure out why there is steam coming out of the bottom passenger side of the radiator where that canister looking thing is. i took a video to show it.. when i lifted the car a lot of water was dripping out of that piece. thanks for the help.


its a little loud so make sure your volume is down lol
 
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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The location on the passenger side is the Dryer, I can see water or something like it, but it might be from condensation on the dryer, I cannot see the steam in the video. Do you have a better picture. Is it water or greasy?

#2 is the dryer and its connects to the radiator. You might have a leak there at that connection. Did you run the A/C system and this happened?



A/C Receiver / Drier part number 64506917489


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Those are usually replaced anytime you open and replace something in the A/C system.

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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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The location on the passenger side is the Dryer, I can see water or something like it, but it might be from condensation on the dryer, I cannot see the steam in the video. Do you have a better picture. Is it water or greasy?

#2 is the dryer and its connects to the radiator. You might have a leak there at that connection. Did you run the A/C system and this happened?

A/C Receiver / Drier part number 64506917489


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/64506917489/


Those are usually replaced anytime you open and replace something in the A/C system.

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Ok so I realized it is only happening when the ac is on so does that mean all I have to do is replace the ac dryer?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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I would check exactly where the leak is and confirm its moisture or actual grease/ oil, based on video I was telling you the most likely locations Also to confirm its the condenser or dryer. Is there a pin hole or crack you can see on the dryer or condenser, Also is you A/C working and blowing cold air ?

If you have pictures or a another closer video that would help.

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