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Sorry it took so long to reply...Here's the latest. I took my 'sploder to a different mechanic...he did a pressure test and found a bad clamp. Charged me $10 and on my way I went. (I knew better) The very next day, same symptoms...antifreeze smell , irratic temp guage and fluid dripping...

OK Guys, Here's the scoop :( She is leaking at the gasket from the timing cover at the waterpump. Leak is from above. This is going to be a labor (8.2hrs) intense repair for a $2.00 gasket. (seems to me they should just replace the waterpump as well, what do you all think?)But I love my...

To all who have replied...flushed heater core (seperately) {personally think the slime came from 15yr old hoses} New radiator, new thermostat, new upper & lower hoses. Now I'm off to yes, a different mechanic, going to replace heater hoses and have her pressure tested, before anything else...

That sounds like the best option now...thank you so much...I overlooked the idea of the pressure test. OOPS. I appreciate your response. Darlene

dropping in to say hello as a new member! I have a question that maybe someone could assist with. I have had some cooling system issues. Thought it was rectifyed with new radiator...not! My explorer is a 92 4X4 manual tranny...she has 178,000 miles on her. Since she was "fixed" I still smell...

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dropping in to say hello as a new member! I have a question that maybe someone could assist with. I have had some cooling system issues. Thought it was rectifyed with new radiator...not! My explorer is a 92 4X4 manual tranny...she has 178,000 miles on her. Since she was "fixed" I still smell...