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  1. ferrari_sat

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    #1 ferrari_sat, Apr 8, 2022
    Last edited: Apr 8, 2022
    Hi,
    I have a low mileage 2019 Portofino.
    Today, when I parked after a short drive (~75F weather), it had a very thin/weak squirt of radiator fluid oozing through the front bumper (link* to the iphone video).
    I plan to tow it to the dealership in a day or so (without starting the engine).
    Any thoughts on if this could be caused by a manufacturer defect (covered under warranty) or regular roadside hazard ($s)?
    Thank you,
    Sat.
    (*) On Google drive - a bit slow, but does come up!
     
  2. bb2thdr

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    #2 bb2thdr, Apr 9, 2022
    Looks like a pinhole in the hose. Not the radiator itself. Might end up being a cheap repair part wise. Not sure about the labor though.
     
  3. Portofinoman

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    #3 Portofinoman, Apr 9, 2022
    Get out the bubble gum and see if you can
    Plug it , once it stops you will know if it’s a major (radiator) or minor dyi (hose) repair.


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  4. ferrari_sat

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    #4 ferrari_sat, Apr 12, 2022
    Thank you and @Portofinoman

    I’ve sent the car to the dealership. Will post an update after I know more.

    This seems like a flat part of radiator that is relatively exposed to debris from the road (not much of a grill protection).
    Given this design, I am surprised that I have not seen this type of damage as much here, so far.
     
  5. ferrari_sat

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    #5 ferrari_sat, Apr 22, 2022
    Just to close:
    The dealership concluded that a rock or pebble hit the radiator and caused a pin hole rupture. Needed a new radiator and of course, labor.
    Insurance covered it (minus deductible) as road hazard similar to a windshield crack.
     
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  6. Portofinoman

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    #6 Portofinoman, Apr 24, 2022
    Ok - sorry to hear it was not a hose but glad to hear insurance helped cover the cost. Can you give us a ballpark cost for the new radiator?


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  7. ferrari_sat

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    #7 ferrari_sat, Apr 27, 2022
    Thx.
    I PM’d you the cost, as I am not sure (yet) about the general convention here about posting an actual dealership quote in a public forum.


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