Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
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> BT wrote:
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>> On Jul 2, 7:29 pm, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
>> wrote:
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>>> 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
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>>
>> 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?
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>
> In my experience, any radiator after 150K is usually plugged or well on
> its way.
>
> JT
>

with a plastic tank, it is prudent to simply replace it being as they
tend to crack round about then anyway. no cleaning, no bugs in the
matrix, guaranteed functionality.