BT wrote:

> On Jul 2, 7:29 pm, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
> wrote:
>

>>Two items that were not covered in this discussion...
>>
>>1. Is this the original radiator, if not - How many miles since the
>>replacement?
>>
>>2. You checked the coolant level in the overflow tank but did you check
>>the radiator itself?
>>
>>JT
>
>
> Original radiator. And still in good condition according to the
> dealer. All hoses are fine too. Their hypothesis is that the
> thermostat went bad.
>
> I did not check the coolant level in the radiator. But because of the
> sweet smell the day before, I am pretty sure the gasket was gone
> before I noticed the overheating.
>
> Does that change anything?


In my experience, any radiator after 150K is usually plugged or well on
its way.

JT