Josef Kurtz wrote:
>
> well, i guess i forgot the annual spring sacrifice to the dark lord, so i
> have been punished. (silly me for planning on taking off the hard top
> thisw weekend)
>
Never put off till tomorrow, those things you should do today!
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>
> i then had to leave this morning, so i havent had a chance to check things
> over yet (it was fun having to RUN to work). so, have have a number of
> questions:
>
> 1. i plan on pulling the radiator to check for hoses, etc. i have never
> done this. any warnings i should know about?
>
Piece of cake! you shouldn't have any trouble.
I've got a '77 B and have pulled the radiator out
several times... once just for fun.
> 2. assume it is the radiator, what can i expect? should i order a new
> one, or is it worth getting it fixed? (at this point, i am listening to
> any and all distributors out there)
I'd order a new, but then again, I have more money then GOD.
Most people might just solder the crack/hole closed.
(welding torch and some tin solder ought
to do the job, and cost only 10 bucks)
>
> 3. after running the engine extremely hot for ~5 min, do i need to
> replace the temp sensor? should i check the head? have i totally screwed
> myself?
hummm... I can't say. Depends on several factors.
After you fix the radiator, pay close attention to the obvious.
>
> 4. do i need to check teh water pump as well? how should i do this?
Does it still pump water? That's the only question I'd ask.
>
> 5. what small animals are appeasing the dark one this spring? i had
> hoped that biting the heads off of the pink marshmellow peeps and sucking
> the insides of carburry cream eggs would have done it, but i guess not.
>
Try the neighbors cat.
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Dennis Berman
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