Coolant hoses and radiator

[crwarren11]

Hi all,

2015 Turbo, 75k mi.  I have been battling some coolant leaks and replaced the following components (#8, #5, #9, and #11 with the Radhaus solution):  

 

While replacing #8, the connector broke off and I had to dig it off of the radiator nozzle.  In doing so I think I have scored or cut it slightly.  This is the nozzle from another diagram:

 

After reconnecting everything, refilling, and running the vehicle up to operating temperature, there is a pretty steady flow of coolant leaking from hose #8 at the radiator nozzle which is what leads me to believe that the nozzle is damaged.  All other fittings and hoses are not leaking any longer. 

 

So...is there anything I can do to "repair" the nozzle (i.e. plastic weld, RTV silicone, PTFE tape, etc.) that does not involve replacing the entire radiator?  This is a very difficult area to access, so getting fingers and tools in is difficult but doable to a certain degree.  Any guidance is greatly appreciated!

 

[JFP in PA]

Questionable.  Lot of people have tried various "fixes" for similar damage, only to find their efforts resulted in only a temporary repair that ultimately failed again.

[crwarren11]

Ugh….but thank you.