Bar's Leak - Radiator
Mudding
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Troy Michigan
Maybe instead of suggesting that the OP tear his heads off straight away, and throw new gaskets on it, we should have him confirm where exactly the coolant leak is...
Just because the dealer wants a stupid amount of money for the fix, doesn't automatically make it a blown HG.
Just because the dealer wants a stupid amount of money for the fix, doesn't automatically make it a blown HG.
Here Here!!
Would it surprise anyone here that a dealer wants $3500 to do a Throttle Body Gasket!
TReK
Joined: Oct 2008
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Way back when I was in college (late 70s), I did an oil change and replaced the brake pads on my Camaro. I quickly realized that I have no inclination or desire to work on cars, so the DIY route just ain't gonna happen. Unfortunately, I don't have $1,200 - $1,500 right now, so I guess I'll just have to keep adding anti-freeze every couple of days. I am taking it to a local shop next week to have them look at the suspension issue I posted about a few days ago. I'll see if they can determine the cause of the leak. These guys I trust (strongly recommended by friends with Rovers).
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From: Denver, Colorado
First, it is your truck, granted, but you are a fool if you use a dealer and pay their prices for things normally not needed. Second, if someone tell you of a bad part or seal, pay attention, we have no way of helping you when you don't have a clue.
Fill your coolant bottle all the ay to the lip every morning, go find a good small Rover shop, get an estimate and get back to us with it so we can help you.
Fill your coolant bottle all the ay to the lip every morning, go find a good small Rover shop, get an estimate and get back to us with it so we can help you.
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7th Gear
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From: Cincinnati,OH
My wife drove it to work this morning and one of the guys there took a look. He's pretty sure the leak is from the water pump. He said he can see the pulley and belts wobbling in and out just a bit and fluid leaking from the shaft. He recommended that we drive it as little as possible until we can get it looked at. It's scheduled to go to the mechanic on Wednesday.
TReK
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Albany, NY
Maybe instead of suggesting that the OP tear his heads off straight away, and throw new gaskets on it, we should have him confirm where exactly the coolant leak is...
Just because the dealer wants a stupid amount of money for the fix, doesn't automatically make it a blown HG.
Just because the dealer wants a stupid amount of money for the fix, doesn't automatically make it a blown HG.
be ready to do both since most of the time both go.
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7th Gear
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From: Cincinnati,OH
My wife took it to a recommended Rover mechanic and the problem is the water pump. Unfortunately, he's got people out for the holidays and can't get to it until next week. He recommended another mechanic a short distance away that he knows. They're going to try to get it replaced this afternoon. If not, it will be tomorrow. Including a radiator / coolant flush, it will be about $650.
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