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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Leaking coolant from sensor

I just started getting my car on the road and was so happy until Isaw a puddle under it on the driveway. It seems the radiator is leaking collant out of that damn coolant level sensor that sits on top. replaced the o-ring but that didn't stop it. Upon closer examination i realized the thing was cracked and wasn't sealing against the radiator.

Now I don't know what to do. The dealership said $60 for a new one,so Iwalked out. I was thinking of just trying to find a bolt that fit the hole and putting that it there but that doesn't seem like it wouild be easy . . .
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Old May 11, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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Should be able to get one from VB for about half that.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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THink mazdatrix one is $35
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Old May 11, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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I got mine from mazdatrix
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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I just went to pick one up from the dealer today. Ordered it yesterday. Was $32, plus $3 to overnight it.
I couldn't resist having a look at a new RX8, but the salesman was more interested in checking out my '83.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 05:31 AM
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Gotta love the drool factor our 20 years old cars still have!
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