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Re: radiator core

To: mbarre@juno.com
Subject: Re: radiator core
From: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:08:38 -0700 (PDT)
MBA---Radiators are available from the Big 3.  Local shops may be able
to do the job, as well. However radiators usually don't go bad all of a
sudden. You may want to try a few of the simple and inexpensive things
first. One thing at a time, so you know what "fixed it." 
    
Test or replace the radiator cap--

Test or replace the thermostat--

(Multi-row radiators aren't necessary unless the car is driven in
competition.)

If this doesn't help, then backflush the radiator. Add no more than a
50-50 mix of antifreeze to water.  Even money says one of the above will
keep the engine's temperature "normal"!

Dick Taylor
'73


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