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radiator problem - serious! 850 1996

posted by  unggthat on  Fri Mar 18 19:47 CST 2011
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Towing is really your only good option. I've had that happen on a 740. Your only other option would be to clamp off the hose with a big ol' vise grip and drive until the temp starts to go up. Then turn it off right away to avoid overheating. After a long time, when the temp is back down, repeat. If it's cold outside you can probably get a few miles per run.

However, I am not condoning that option. It could very well end up with an overheated engine/warped head/other terrible problems. It's what I would've done while I was in college and very poor.

Nate






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New radiator problem - serious! [850][1996]
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