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    #21

    Nov 17, 2007, 11:58 AM
    I think if you pull your oil fill cap on the Fury you may see a familiar foam sponge in that cap too. Late 60s earlier 70s were my hay days with muscle cars.
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    #22

    Nov 17, 2007, 05:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by CaptainRich
    This makes me think the whole system isn't flowing very well.
    With a vehicle like yours, the radiator and the heater core are likely at least partially clogged.
    What are the condition of the radiator hoses? And heater hoses? If they are too stiff, or too soft, now may be a good time of year to get them done.
    If done all at the same time, i.e.: radiator, heater core, and hoses with new clamps, fresh coolant, you'll save some money. And you, or your cars next owner, won't likely have to worry too much about cooling system problems for the life of the car.
    The shop did say I would probably need to replace all the hoses because they were contaminated by the leaking.

    Any idea on how much that all should cost?
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    #23

    Nov 17, 2007, 08:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem
    The shop did say I would probably need to replace all the hoses because they were contaminated by the leaking.

    Any idea on how much that all should cost?
    Pricing on hoses vary dramatically. O.E.: $35-40?/ea for the radiator hoses, one upper and one lower. Heater hoses will be much less. Call around and compare. Lotsa shops may want your business. And most will offer similar brands... whatever is available locally.

    Now! Any additional labor charges when done with the other items mentioned?
    One end of the hose is already off... They should not charge any additional labor.
    They will take the profit on the hoses. Then, maybe a couple bucks for new hose clamps.

    This is the time for a thermostat, too, if it hasn't been done recently. Check your repair records. If you need it: $17 + or - O.E. t-stat. Plus the added labor to R&R the t-stat housing to replace: 2.0 hrs flat rate seems a little high.

    All totalled: this may top the limit.
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    #24

    Nov 18, 2007, 06:57 PM
    It sounds like a blown head gasket.
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    #25

    Nov 20, 2007, 02:40 PM
    Ok, The service dept for a local dealer has looked at the car. It was oil leaking into the cooling system. It clogged up the radiator to the point where it needs to be replaced. It fouled the hoses so they need to be replaced. The cost of that (with a refurbed radiator) was approx $1100. They also found the head gasket was the source of the leak (and the only source). Fixing that is another $600.

    Does this sound OK?
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    #26

    Nov 20, 2007, 02:47 PM
    Those numbers look backwards. If they are, they look right.
    What about the heater core? Clean bill of health?
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    #27

    Nov 20, 2007, 05:46 PM
    I said head gasket on the first page but nearly all posters were quite good, especially since we can't see the car. As Captain mentioned I'd be surprised the heater core did not need flushing.
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    Nov 20, 2007, 05:59 PM
    Yes the $1100 included flushing the heater core.
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    #29

    Nov 20, 2007, 06:05 PM
    Sounds like this one is ready to go to bed. Glad its fixed Scott.
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