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Sep 28, 2006 | 03:40 PM

#26

Montego

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Originally Posted by Nameless

For the small amount of money it costs for an aluminum AST or eliminating it, I dont see why you would want to add "checking AST for cracks" to your list of duties.

Dont get me wrong I had a stock AST that lasted a long while.

I stated why I'm not a fan of the aftermarket AST and as far as eliminating it the AST that's an option that most peopple with a slanted radiator aren't willing to go for (I wasn't). For me it's not a hassle to check the AST for age. Whenever I wash my car I pop the hood and check my oil, so might as well take a look at the AST. But that's just me.

Sep 28, 2006 | 03:44 PM

#27

jmadams74

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From: Atlanta

Replace the AST (it's not that expensive!!. . .of course I'm biased because my original cost me an engine at 66k. Also, noting Montego issue with the AST, I had the same problem and Pettit replaced it immediately. No more issue in over 5 years.