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Subject:Re: just how COLD is IT??? was Re: New to Me vehicles
Date:Thu, 23 Jan 2003 19:04:43 EST

In a message dated 1/23/03 5:14:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,
DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM writes:

> .  This morning I found a distressing
> puddle of coolant under my engine.

if youre headgaskets are gonna take a piss, theyre gonna do its when its
bitter cold.. the cold temps cause the aluminum heads to contract.  i wouldnt
freak out about it, it will subside when the temps get back to somewhat
normal, just keep in mind that you should be saving up for a head gasket job
if you intend to keep your van for a while yet..
chris