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If a rod in the radiator of a '97 Taurus is leaking should you buy a new one or fix the old one?
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Answered 2015-07-16 18:28:41
Buy a new one, and make sure if the vehicle has a 3.8 v6 to have the headgasket checked..
Expensive, about $800. The nose has to be removed in order to replace the radiator. A good body man can help.
If You want a quick fix, you can use JB cold weld you can buy it at any auto parts place like checkers or pep boys... it's like 6 dollars and I don't know if its permanent but it's working for me so far.
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