jwscrap
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- Phoenix, AZ
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 XLT AWD
Was driving my '00 XLT in the blistering AZ heat when my AC gradually got warmer. Then the engine produced clanking sounds and I could smell coolant. I pulled over and discovered that the radiator had a major leak on the passenger side (top,side) but the reservoir was completely full. Radiator looked empty. When I tried to add coolant, it leaked out in large amounts. The filled reservoir has me confused. So I ask you:
1. Is it normal for the reservoir (overflow tank) to fill up when the radiator fails?
2. Can a stuck thermostat cause such radiator failure?
3. Is it possible to repair Explorer cores or must I replace the whole radiator?
4. And finally, what else should I check that could have caused this?
Thanks for your help.
JW
1. Is it normal for the reservoir (overflow tank) to fill up when the radiator fails?
2. Can a stuck thermostat cause such radiator failure?
3. Is it possible to repair Explorer cores or must I replace the whole radiator?
4. And finally, what else should I check that could have caused this?
Thanks for your help.
JW