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Old May 13, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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Need help!

Before i start, i need to say that my english suck!

I own a 90 n/a
My radiator blew last week, so i bought a new one and get it installed. After that, my gauge ADD COOLANT lighted and buzzed so i took my car back to the garage and they fill up the car because he miss coolant. After that i go for a cruise to see if all goes well, but the ADD COOLANT lights up again. The guys who saw my car told me that it might be a gasket on the motor that blew and thats why my prestone blew or something like that. Can someone help me?! Do i need a new motor or i can get this repair....

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David
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Old May 13, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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look for the thermo sensor on top of the radiator follow the black wire an it will have a female connector on it ,make sure it has a good connection,and not corrosion
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Old May 15, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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They change the sensor at the same time as they change de radiotor...

Anyone?!?

One of the hoses blew, so I took my car back to the garage, they changed it. And now, my car as the check engine lighted. I lost my prestone when i came back from the garage and the ADD COOLANT lights up again. I think i will buy another motor and trans for 700 ca.

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Old May 15, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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first of all what kind of radiator did you get and was is a for you can and did you see any wirers spliced!!!
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Old May 15, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Get the coolant system pressure tested for leaks. You may have a leak you can not find. I thought the same thing as you when I first got my car but ended up I needed a new water pump and radiator.
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Old May 15, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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Make sure the themo stat is not sticking .
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