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kobyj
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 Posted: 07/19/05 - 22:14 Post subject: Holy leaking radiator Batman!
Yep. That's right. My radiator for my truck has sprung a leak. 
I was jump starting a friends car when I noticed the smell. I got it home, started trying to figure out the source when I found a crack down the side of the radiator. I'm now in the process of pulling it out and will probably spend $$$ to get it repaired or replaced. No, I don't think $$$ is enough. It's probably going to be $$$$$$.
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Posted: 07/19/05 - 22:18 Post subject:
I'm sorry, that sux.
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robp
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 07:08 Post subject:
A new one should be under $200 if you install yourself.
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Noley
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 07:09 Post subject:
| robp wrote: | | A new one should be under $200 if you install yourself. |
You know you say these things and I'm still the one who cannot do these things. THEN PAY DOUBLE! 
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robp
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 07:11 Post subject:
| nolefan85 wrote: | | You know you say these things and I'm still the one who cannot do these things. THEN PAY DOUBLE! |
You move to Ohio, I work for beer. 
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purple hayes
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 07:11 Post subject:
| nolefan85 wrote: | | You know you say these things and I'm still the one who cannot do these things. THEN PAY DOUBLE! |
Radiators are easy to replace. The last time I did it (over 10 years ago on a 78 Cutlass), it was dark and raining and I still managed to get it in right.
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Noley
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 07:15 Post subject:
| robp wrote: |
You move to Ohio, I work for beer. |
I guess this would be one good reason to get back to Ohio after the 4 years that I've been gone.
| purple hayes wrote: |
Radiators are easy to replace. The last time I did it (over 10 years ago on a 78 Cutlass), it was dark and raining and I still managed to get it in right. |
And you remember this?
What stinks about what you're saying is...
1) I probably could not change out a radiator in my van to save my life...and you have.
2) I could not change a flat tire on a bicycle for that matter...and you can do that as well.
What's wrong with this?
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purple hayes
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 07:36 Post subject:
| nolefan85 wrote: | | What's wrong with this? |
no smarties for you.
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andydp
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 07:48 Post subject:
| nolefan85 wrote: | And you remember this?
What stinks about what you're saying is...
1) I probably could not change out a radiator in my van to save my life...and you have.
2) I could not change a flat tire on a bicycle for that matter...and you can do that as well.
What's wrong with this? |
Noley:
Changing radiators on cars from the 70's is a relatively easy job. Disconnect the hoses, the fan shield, and about 6 bolts and voil'a. Chaging a radiator on a front wheel drive from the 90's on is well nigh impossible.
I've learned the hard way sometimes its much cheaper and less aggravating just to let someone else do it...
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robp
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 07:52 Post subject:
| andydp wrote: |
Noley:
Changing radiators on cars from the 70's is a relatively easy job. Disconnect the hoses, the fan shield, and about 6 bolts and voil'a. Chaging a radiator on a front wheel drive from the 90's on is well nigh impossible.
I've learned the hard way sometimes its much cheaper and less aggravating just to let someone else do it... |
Don't forget those automatic transmission lines that never want to come off easily.
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Noley
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 08:03 Post subject:
I see your words here and it's not going in...
Just passing through my brain. 
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 08:03 Post subject:
| robp wrote: |
Don't forget those automatic transmission lines that never want to come off easily. |
Is that what that pink fluid was ? 
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ShannonG
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 10:41 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: |
it was dark and raining and I still managed to get it in right. |
I. have. no. words.
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robp
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 10:42 Post subject:
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I. have. no. words. |
Obviously he came prepared with a raincoat and a flashlight....
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ShannonG
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Posted: 07/20/05 - 10:50 Post subject:
| robp wrote: |
Obviously he came prepared with a raincoat and a flashlight.... |
Raincoat, eh? Is that what we're calling them now.
Any man who needs a flashlight should go back to fifth grade health class.
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