The best YouTube video I came across is at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VODumahvmA
He has a 2003 Safari that developed a sudden massive coolant leak. The video is short and clear.
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- Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:22 pm
- Forum: Cooling System
- Topic: Radiator petcock won't close
- Replies: 4
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- Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:29 pm
- Forum: Cooling System
- Topic: Radiator petcock won't close
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3029
Re: Radiator petcock won't close
Thanks! Rock Auto sells them for $2.59. I'm guessing that the O'Reillys a ten minute walk from here will have one for $4. Seems like the deal will be to extract everything. My thumbs don't work properly..... It also explains why the coolant goes out so slowly. Loosening the external part isn't movin...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:07 pm
- Forum: Welcome New Members
- Topic: New member, Albuquerque
- Replies: 1
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New member, Albuquerque
For me, the ideal vehicle mix is: 1) Daily driver: Highly reliable sedan, good fuel economy. Now I have a 2005 Accord 4 cylinder manual 2) Motorcycle for fun: 2009 Suzuki DL650 "Wee Strom". It is sometimes called "the Swiss Army Knife" of motorcycles, because it does many things ...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:56 pm
- Forum: STARTING ISSUES
- Topic: Can't turn key in ignition swtich
- Replies: 1
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Can't turn key in ignition swtich
1996 Astro 4.3l auto It starts almost instantly when it turns over. Fastest starting gas engine I've owned. Twice in the last week, I've not been able to turn the key in the ignition switch. I made sure that the key was completely seated, and wriggled the steering wheel. Parking brake was set both t...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:44 pm
- Forum: Cooling System
- Topic: Radiator petcock won't close
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3029
Radiator petcock won't close
1996 Astro passenger version, bought last month. 4.3L auto I have DexCool sludge and am flushing it. Apparently, I over-loosened the drain petcock (passenger side) and I'm unable to get it to seal again. It did not come completely out. Does anyone know how to get this petcock tight? Replacing a radi...