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Replace very old radiator? 200 1987

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posted by  Goatman on  Wed Feb 27 03:49 CST 2008
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Hi, I run a 1977 264 Grande Luxe as a daily driver. But, before I replaced the engine, I ran the original. This car was "original". Brakes, radiator, coolant, all original. It only had 80,000 miles though. Needless to say, there were some problems to address. They might have replaced the front pads once, but the original shocks, steering, ball joints, and bushings were all virgin and old. That's two words you don't want to see together.

Alas, I guess you could change your radiator, but what sort of satisfaction would you gain? Piece of mind you say. Hell, I'd rather be chasing a piece of hind! I realize though that you have an automatic transmission, and due to this undisputed fact, you really ought to be checking into a brand new unit for the summer months. When your coolant starts to mix with the transmission fluid, the only hind your going to chase is the back of a tow truck.

I have my doubts about some operations, justifications seem to arise from thin air. Just make sure in the end you're not pulling out your hair.

Goatman






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