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Old 29 Nov 2005, 02:23 pm
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Default Re: Pesky radiator leak...can't decide what to do


"butch burton" <spacetrax@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Replaced the radiator on my accord last summer - had a shop to do it -
> was busy at the time - took them 3 radiators before they got one that
> did not leak - Hecho in Mexico - Bumper to Bumper product - replace it
> cause if you overheat an aluminum block you will also probably warp the
> head - really hard to get a head gasket to stay on after the head gets
> warped - even if you have a very good machine shop "mill" the head. I
> would not take this risk. Oh - carry a couple of gallons of water with
> you in case your leak becomes bigger and you get caught on the road.


I agree with you, Butch.. Get another one.


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