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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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Angry Overheated, no more coolant seal

So after about a week with my 1990 convertible I took it on a trip to Modesto. The sweltering heat caused my radiator to spring a leak, the engine temp shot up and whadaya know... when I tried to start her up the next morning no dice.

Tried to check the compression and found water in the combustion chamber.

It's my own damn fault.

Looking for a good shop recommendation in the SF bay area and I'd like to know what would be a reasonable quote to replace the coolant seals (rebuild the engine).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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isn't karack up there?
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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i'm nearer to Sac than SF but i have had customers from farther away.
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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i get guys from as far up as oregon...figure that one out.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:22 AM
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I've got a good s5 motor, I'd like to sell for $750. I guarantee it to be good, but its already been pulled from its body, so you won't be able to see it run.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Krazy Bunta
I've got a good s5 motor, I'd like to sell for $750. I guarantee it to be good, but its already been pulled from its body, so you won't be able to see it run.
u can still do a compression test on it
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GUITARJUNKIE28
i get guys from as far up as oregon...figure that one out.

you got me beat there and im a bit closer to Oregon than you are.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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actually i get a lot of requests for stuff from jersey... not like hte east coast in general, but jersey specifcally.

i don't like mailing heavey stuff, so i haven't done anything with that yet. maybe one of these days i'll expand my evil empire though
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by birdy01
u can still do a compression test on it

Cool! So yeah, whatever tests you'd like to do to it, you are welcome to if interested. I KNOW its good, and I'll guarantee it. Make me an offer if interested.

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Krazy Bunta
Cool! So yeah, whatever tests you'd like to do to it, you are welcome to if interested. I KNOW its good, and I'll guarantee it. Make me an offer if interested.

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