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Old May 28, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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So a few weeks ago I got my radiator flushed and now instead of being green its like a gray color?
What's going on?
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Old May 29, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Headgasket failure? Drain oil see if coolant comes out with it.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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So how much would that cost to replace? I don't have the time or tools.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Default Depends on where you live?

As far as tools go nothing too special is needed.
What car is it this on? You need a head gasket set $100-150 The head will need to be resurfaced $50-100. I'm sure someone local to you can lend a hand. Post up in one of the more active forums 80/90.I'd offer to help but I'm in CT and don't know where you are located?
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Seattle and its a CQ 7A
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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the coolant should be pink to begin with.
And i think you did not flushed the coolant properly.Flush it a few times with water let it run and then let it cool completely and then flush again.
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