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Old June 6th 06, 12:11 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default Crap, I have a cracked block

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> At least make sure it is not just a freeze plug or the head gasket that is
> leaking before you condemn the engine block. It is very unusual for a block
> to just crack unless it was exposed to a hard freeze without any antifreeze
> in the cooling system. Leaks can be deceiving. Try some UV dye and recheck
> with a black light to be sure of the source.


Since I was having trouble with finding the source of the leak I had
put some dye in the radiator and driven it for awhile. No mistaking it,
there is a crack.

I guess I'll remove the tranny and engine and try to find another one
somewhere.

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