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Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 06:28:16 -0500
From: Tom Trueb <ttruebnopsamstunas.org>
Subject: Re: Broken Radiator


John Smith wrote: > > Tom Trueb wrote in message <37BDC5AC.779Anopsamstunas.org>... > >Hi, the stub on which the top hose clamps onto the radiator on my 89 > >9000 CD was broken by a previous owner, and now has very little length > >for the clamp to purchase. It blew off today for the second time, > >losing all the coolant. It is plastic. Can an extension be > >glued/welded on? > > Possibly but hard to tell with out seeing it. I suggest a local radiator shop could help you but it's prolly time for a new one. > > >Any thoughts? Funny thing, though-all the way home it > >ran cooler than it ever has after this misadventure-maybe blew out > >something obstructing? > > My guess is that if all your coolent blew out then you have no coolant in the system to activate the temperature sensor. This could be a very BAD sign if that is the case and you keep driving! If you don't have warm air coming out the heat/deforster vents then turn that thing off and park it as you could warp or crack something important (i.e. expensive) > > Good motoring! > > >I'll keep an eye on it. > > > >Tom Trueb > > Sorry, I assumed you assumed that I clamped the hose back on and put water in it before going "all the way home". Guess that what assumptions do.....

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