[Shotimes] Case of the Disappearing Antifreeze

[Zach Leahy]

Cool, sounds like you got it all figured out. Cooling systems can be really
annoying to troubleshoot sometimes. Welcome to the SHO list, hope you enjoy
your new acquisition.
 Z

 On 9/26/05, Zerges, Sean (N-ManTech) <sean.zerges@lmco.com> wrote:
>
> Recently I purchased a 93 MTX so that I could take my pony off the road
> for the winter. I purchased the auto with an overheating problem that
> didn't seem major. The previous owner had just had the thermostat
> replaced and that had no lasting effect. The weekend after I purchased
> the car I took off on vacation and left the SHO with Import Auto (Colo.
> Springs). I told them to "fix it" and I'd be back for it. The didn't
> bother to look at the service records - sitting on the passenger seat of
> the car - or else they'd of know the thermostat was already replaced and
> that wasn't the problem. So the car got its 2nd thermostat in weeks.
> Goof balls. That won't get a second chance to make a first impression.
> The car continued loosing coolant so I dropped it off at the Ford Dealer
> (Phil Long Chapel Hills Ford, Colo. Springs) and they couldn't assess
> the problem either. Only after leaving the system under pressure
> overnight they were able to determine the radiator cap was slowly
> letting coolant out of the top. So a few dollars later - she's tip top
> and no more disappearing coolant.
>
> Sean Z.
> Colorado Springs, CO
> Sean_zerges@yahoo.com
> 93 MTX SHO, 97 SHO, 02 GT
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