Radiator problems - I think?

[BeaverEater]

what u should really do is put the 5.0 conversion in it.

[WaffleBaron]

The timing belt is not leaking green fluid...

I know that, but usually the water pump is replaced at the same time as the timing belt, might give an idea of water pump age.

[RapidTransit]

If its leaving a stream it is considered a pretty severe leak

Unless if it is a Mopar where the ground is your overflow tank.

A leak tester is easy put some dye in and use whatever the kit tells you to, to see it.

[Lohman446]

I know that, but usually the water pump is replaced at the same time as the timing belt, might give an idea of water pump age.

On some engines the water pump is timing belt driven. Not sure on the Focus if it is or not.

[billybob_81067]

On some engines the water pump is timing belt driven. Not sure on the Focus if it is or not.

Geez... don't you ever sleep?

/ should be sleeping right now
// going back to bed.

[Soopa Villain17]

Thanks for the input. Its a cracked radiator hose.

I'm not confident in the install, so I dropped it off at a Goodyear down the street. Feel free to abuse me for said action.

Supposed to be ready to pick up tomorrow.

/So: I'm gonna mod it out, put a chip in and maybe exhaust and, like, air filter. does any1 kno the SVT kit is called???

you paid somebody to do somethign that would have takin you ten minutes ? thats a little silly. your gunna have fun modding it out. your gunna be paying out the *** for people to put those parts on if you arent going to do it yourself. especialy with shop prices at like 70+ an hour. glad you found the leak though

[bofh]

especialy with shop prices at like 70+ an hour.

That's the joy of being an adult with money, you can pay other people to do things that you don't want or can't do.

[Soopa Villain17]

That's the joy of being an adult with money, you can pay other people to do things that you don't want or can't do.

yea but wheres the fun in modding your car , if other people are doing it for you ?

[Lohman446]

you paid somebody to do somethign that would have takin you ten minutes ? thats a little silly. your gunna have fun modding it out. your gunna be paying out the *** for people to put those parts on if you arent going to do it yourself. especialy with shop prices at like 70+ an hour. glad you found the leak though

I like people who try to do things themselves, and then screw them up. They make me a lot of money

[Soopa Villain17]

I like people who try to do things themselves, and then screw them up. They make me a lot of money

well if i was a real mechanic in a shop then yea i would to. but honestly , how hard is it to loosen 2 clamps, pull the old hose and put the new one on and tightent said clamps ? auto mechanics is what im going to school for so maybe one day ill get paid to fix peoples mistakes lol

[SlartyBartFast]

I know it was possibly said in jest, but I couldn't resist.

yea but wheres the fun in modding your car , if other people are doing it for you ?

First, fixing a leak is hardly "modding". It's basic repairs. Very little fun doing basic repairs.
Second, not everyone is into fixing their own cars.
Third, notice that Bofh said Adult.
With adulthood comes other responsibilities. If after filling all your responsibilities, you have time left over and enjoy devoting your free time to car maintenance, you fix the car yourself.
But if cars aren't your passion and hobby, the only reason a sane adult gets their elbows greasy or risks injesting automotive fluids is because they're too broke to pay someone else.
Think 70$ an hour is a lot for auto repairs? Consider the repair will be done on-time and within the estimate. WHere as your job might take MUCH longer. How much is your time worth?
Consider also the possible costs and risks associated with doing it yourself. Pay 70$ + parts, get the car back quickly. Final cost: 70$ + parts.
Pay for parts, do it yourself, take a long time, not get to the job interview. Final cost: parts + $$$$$$$$$.
Cheaper to get someone else to do it.

[Soopa Villain17]

I know it was possibly said in jest, but I couldn't resist.

First, fixing a leak is hardly "modding". It's basic repairs. Very little fun doing basic repairs.
Second, not everyone is into fixing their own cars.
Third, notice that Bofh said Adult.
With adulthood comes other responsibilities. If after filling all your responsibilities, you have time left over and enjoy devoting your free time to car maintenance, you fix the car yourself.
But if cars aren't your passion and hobby, the only reason a sane adult gets their elbows greasy or risks injesting automotive fluids is because they're too broke to pay someone else.
Think 70$ an hour is a lot for auto repairs? Consider the repair will be done on-time and within the estimate. WHere as your job might take MUCH longer. How much is your time worth?
Consider also the possible costs and risks associated with doing it yourself. Pay 70$ + parts, get the car back quickly. Final cost: 70$ + parts.
Pay for parts, do it yourself, take a long time, not get to the job interview. Final cost: parts + $$$$$$$$$.
Cheaper to get someone else to do it.

i was refering to the post where he said he wanted to chip , exhaust and svt kit the car. im an adult , not a good payed one so i do all my work myself unless i absolutly cannot do it. and even if doing work myself takes more time , im still saving money.

[SCpoloRicker]

i was refering to the post where he said he wanted to chip , exhaust and svt kit the car. im an adult , not a good payed one so i do all my work myself unless i absolutly cannot do it. and even if doing work myself takes more time , im still saving money.

First off, the mods were a joke. when i tipe liek u.. im joking LOL!1 There was a thread a few days ago where someone was asking about modding a Focus, and I (with others) was advising him against it strongly.

Second, "im an adult, not a good payed one" is the funniest thing I've read all week.

As for the car, the issue isn't the radiator. Its the cooling system. Gonna cost north of 500 after labor.

I need to find a local shop.

[Lohman446]

First off, the mods were a joke. when i tipe liek u.. im joking LOL!1 There was a thread a few days ago where someone was asking about modding a Focus, and I (with others) was advising him against it strongly.

Second, "im an adult, not a good payed one" is the funniest thing I've read all week.

As for the car, the issue isn't the radiator. Its the cooling system. Gonna cost north of 500 after labor.

I need to find a local shop.

? Why don't you get a written estimate, scan it, and e-mail it to me at [email protected] just so I can look for kicks?

[SCpoloRicker]

Dude, I needed that yesterday.

I called a few local dealerships, and Goodyear was under them on pretty much everything.

So I'm getting abused, just not quite as badly as I could be.