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Adelaide
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August 2003
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why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sat, 01 November 2003 13:09
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anyone knows?
it dehydrates like everyweek....
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Location:
GoldCoast/Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sat, 01 November 2003 13:23
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One word GATORADE! 
Seriously though have you checked your hoses and radiator?? At worst....... pray that it's not a headgasket...... unless it is a 4A-C.. then don't refill it and fasttrack a conversion
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sat, 01 November 2003 13:30
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spot on...its a 4ac..yes..there's blowing white smokes and during idling...the oil gauge goes down and the engine feels like dying...
need some rev rev to keep the engine staying good..if not..the whole engine feeels like shaking
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Location:
GoldCoast/Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sat, 01 November 2003 13:41
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Sounds like the 4A-C is slowly going to the grave man..........
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sat, 01 November 2003 13:54
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 where's the nearest place to get coffin?
btw...is it worth to change the headgasket and use back the 4ac?
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Location:
GoldCoast/Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sat, 01 November 2003 14:39
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Well this is IF it is the H/G blown...
I think it all comes down to how much $$$$ you can afford to spend on your car ATM. If a conversion cannot be afforded ATM, then get the H/G replaced as cheap as possible..... this is if the rest of the engine is ok and nothing else need to be fixed replaced or repaired.... not many 4A-C's around like this  always better to have a car that goes than a car that doesn't, right?
You would have to weigh up the cost of a new H/G (again if it is the H/G), and a not too expensive conversion...... Bluetop, 100kw for example.
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 02:51
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your 4ac shouldnt pop "e" 's then :)but seriously sounds like a headgaskeys gunna go POP!
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth, Western Australia
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 02:59
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Most radiator shops do a free colour dye test to check for combustion gasses in the radiator, this is the quickest cheapest way to find out if it is the head gasket. If it is and you can't afford to repair or replace it at the moment, get a bottle of "Bars Leaks", and follow the intructions.
I once ran a 6 cylinder Falcon motor with a blown head gasket on that stuff for another 6 months without drama. Naturally, if the blown head gasket is too far past it, nothing will help you, aside from repair where you will be looking at a bill of over $300.
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 03:08
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what's "Bars Leaks" and where can i get em for?
my 4ac has been raving too much...i guess he's too old to survive for anytime longer..
for 300 bucks..i'm just a mile away from paying off for an 4ag engine..
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth, Western Australia
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 07:47
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Barsleak is an internal leak sealer you add to your radiator water. You can get it from any auto store.
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Location:
Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 09:33
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Shelled eggs do just as well as bars leaks... try it!
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 10:26
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alright..thanks guys..
so if it's my headgasket..it will at least help my headgasket to live longer a little bit?
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Location:
Menai area of Sydney
Registered:
June 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 10:39
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Before you start using Bars Leaks, get a radiator place or a mechanic to do a pressure test on your cooling system. I used to lose water out of my 4AC and a pressure test showed up a loose hose hose fitting down near the water pump where it's hard to see normally. At least then you'll know what you are treating - or better still you might have an easy fix.
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 14:37
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how much labour they will charge for a cooling system pressure test?
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Location:
GoldCoast/Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 14:43
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| Classique71 wrote on Sun, 02 November 2003 13:51 |
your 4ac shouldnt pop "e" 's then 
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What exactly do you mean by this???
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Location:
Menai area of Sydney
Registered:
June 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Sun, 02 November 2003 21:42
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Shouldn't cost much - maybe equivalent of a couple of bottles of Bars Leaks. All they do is connect a pump onto where your radiator goes and pump some air into the radiator to pressurise the system - at least that's what they used to do. Then they have a look around your engine to look for external water leaks - probably 15 minutes work. Maybe some of the motor mechanics out there can give you a better idea of costs etc. - or go to a service workshop and ask - won't take long to find out, they should be able to tell you off the top of their head.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth, Western Australia
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Mon, 03 November 2003 06:21
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A good radiator shop will do a pressure test for free too!
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Mon, 03 November 2003 08:57
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If your buying a car and its got bars leaks in the radiator, dont buy it But it will keep your car going just that bit longer.
Alch
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Tue, 04 November 2003 11:21
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bought Bars Leak..used it..and it seems quite good..
engine is less freaking out..
hope it will last a few months..
thanks guys for the help!
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Location:
NSW, East Coast
Registered:
July 2003
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Re: why is my radiator always dehydrate?
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Tue, 04 November 2003 13:30
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Let the motor sit over night, remove each spark plug one at a time and inspect plug and cylinder for water.
When my 4ac wasnt running right my mechanic at the time removed number one spark plug, gave the motor a quick crank and it shot water about 6 foot away from the car.
That the worst blown headgasket ive ever heard about.
Cost you nothing and it takes no time at all.
If it reveales nothing get someone in the no to have a look at it.
A sniffer dog will find any gases in the radiator. Most head or radiator shops will be able to do it for you.
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