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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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need help asap (radiator problem)

My scenario: came here in Sf yesterday from LA, my car was almost fine until my temp gauge went up almost overheated. I mange to park in my hotel and when i open my hood splash of coolant under my enginge. It came from the cap of radiator. (My resurvior still got coolant in it) i bought universal radiator cap and coolant but my guage still rise up. Now i need to get it fix by tomorrow afternoon because my gf and i need to drive back.. any suggestion? Pls pls i need help. I stay at (3rd and market ) thanks in advance
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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Call or email me, i can help
 
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 02:04 AM
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Or call me, I have a spare radiator you can by,
 
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 03:13 AM
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Bythabay can you pm me your number sorry late reply.

Do u think i need new radiator?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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You need to bleed the air out of your cooling system.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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^ try that first, if not then maybe
 
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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good meeting you today man and i hope you make it back to socal safely. definitely use the bleeder funnel 2-3 more times over the next few days.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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Thanks Bigc, i owe you bro. Were leaving tomorrow. Hope thats the only problem. Seems like after that big bubbles that went up,my gauge didnt go up anymore. So ill see tomorrow. I let it sit the whole day today. But txt you tomorrow. Also thanks bythabay for a quick input.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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So the update about My problem... The top of our OEM radiator is plastic and find out there's a hair thin line crack. So end up replacing it... thanks for the help again BigC
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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no worries man, hope you find a replacement radiator soon.
 
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