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Before you suspect the headgasket . . .
Posted by aalto (more from aalto) on Thu, 1 Dec 2005 11:39:01
In Reply to: 91 Head gasket replacement?, JLitten007 [Profile/Gallery]
, Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:50:48
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Take JohnK's suggestion and look closely at the upper radiator hoses, thermostat housing, and AC temperature switch. What you are describing really sounds like a leaky hose rather than a bad headgasket. I have had identical situations to yours on 2 cars the ended up being corrosion and bad fit under the hoses where the clamps are applied. A quick clean up of these areas and everthing was fine. Also, it is very typical that the leak will NOT show up while the car is running but appears shortly after the car is shut down.
I wouldn't want you to turn a $1 fix into a $1000 engine replacement.
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