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gayleg_227
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Jun 10, 2011, 11:03 AM

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2002 Ford Taurus
98,000 + miles

In later 2009, I bought a used Ford Taurus.
Immediate Problem: 1) no heat, 2) coolant resevoir was completely brown.
What the mechanic did in January 2010: 1) Replaced resevoir, and 2) replaced thermostat gasket.
Result: hardly noticeable heat.
Problem: 1) no heat, 2)resevoir is brown
What they did in Feb. 2010: 1) Coolant Flush all day. 2)saw no need for heater core replacement.
Result: no heat.

Now: 1)coolant leaks to ground from several front areas of the car
2) resevoir completely brown, 3) resevoir holds no coolant - it just leaks to ground.
4) the coolant gauge in my car never goes to hot - indicates cold to mid level.
What they say: Mechanic #1 - needs bottom radiator hose - $177 includes labor
What they say: Mechanic #2 - needs new radiator right now- $500 includes labor. They also say they may need to replace heater core. ($300)
At every stop, I pour water in resevoir but I know this cannot last. Can these problems really be fixed or do I need another car. Thanks.


Hammer Time
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Jun 10, 2011, 3:10 PM

Post #2 of 3 (1909 views)
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Once a cooling system has been unmaintained and ruined like yours. It can be a very big projected to ever get it right. I don't know who is going to put a heater core in there for $300 because that job is closer to $1300 that $300.



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gayleg_227
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Jun 13, 2011, 9:29 AM

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Thank you for your response.





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