Black shroud on the bottom of the radiator, is that part of the radiator or is it hiding a hose behind there?

I need to take the whole thing out anyways but just curious if anyone knows whats behind there. Not going to have time to do it until tuesday.

Thanks

 

Looks like the bottom tank on the radiator leaking to me. I'd replace the upper and lower radiator hoses if they haven't been done in a while.

 

Thats all one piece right? So would need a completely new rad correct?

And to my knowledge they haven't been so I will make sure to, thanks.

 

Yep all new one.

 

Thanks for your help

 

Only correct way to check for radiator leaks is to have it pressure tested, that will show exactly where the leak is! I would hate for you to buy a new radiator when you only needed a hose....Gary

 

Took it to a shop thats ~30s from my house and they had a look. Confirmed its the lower tank on the radiator. Ordered a new rad will be here thursday hopefully.

Thanks guys