joe schmoe

On 19 Jan 2006 12:56:18 -0800, "redbyrd" <william.rydberg@jacobs.com>
wrote:

>my Grand Marq overheated last night. The shop says the entire system
>needs to be replaced? The main cause of O/H was nipple at back of block
>worn and caused hose to fall out. A rust colored liquid was sprayed
>all over the engine (from radiator). Can the coolant turn to a rust
>color quickly or is it mainly do to time. Would a couple of flushes
>clean the radiator out enough to call it good?
>
>redbyrd

it is very possible that the rad can be flushed clean enough to
function acceptably.

I am assuming that the vehicle isn't under warranty, correct?

fill it up with an antifreeze mix,
Check for spongy hoses / breaking belts and run it. If it begins to
overheat pull over, wait 20 minutes and get another rad. If not,
drive the bugger, wait till the weather warms and put your summer car
on the road.

Used rad from a wrecker $30-$50, Used Antifreeze $10 a new hose $15
Continuing to drive your winter beater = priceless