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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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Yeah right!

Originally posted by MAKSYMALNY
Just as a radiator that tests fine and looks clean can clog up suddenly and go bad!
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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Yeah right!

Same with the belt.

and you ignored my question.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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Hmm we are getting into that car knowledge thing here JT

Radiator, you can have it pressure tested and visually inspected for cleanness. A clogged up radiator will look like total crap if you look inside it. A unit with clean fins/tubes would most likely NOT be clogged. But a flow test could verify that also.

Belts. You can inspect for obvious wear. But an old belt that looks to be in perfect condition can go with no warning. And since any strength test would essentially ruin the belt, it's not really testable.

Please paypal $20 to my address............

okay my radiator pressure tested fine, coolant looked fine, radiator itself looked fine. but it was still clogged. yes out of the ordinary but diffirent things happen.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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Buahahhahahahahaha! Your logic is

It's WAY too funny to see you keep asking. How you be a 5-gen onwer and NOT know Ruskles?

Originally posted by MAKSYMALNY


Same with the belt.

and you ignored my question.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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Buahahhahahahahaha! Your logic is

It's WAY too funny to see you keep asking. How you be a 5-gen onwer and NOT know Ruskles?

MY logic? You're the one pulling from the bottom of the deck.

Hmmm... dunno.

Reason why is, my name is ROSS, not Russ.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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What did your radiator fluid look like when you flushed it the first time? If it was brown in color but still flowed like water...coolant was old and filled with rust. If it has patches of brown sludge, that could be oil in the coolant. FYI

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it had LOTS of brown rust flakes.
oil is fine. not losing any at all.
okay my radiator pressure tested fine, coolant looked fine, radiator itself looked fine. but it was still clogged. yes out of the ordinary but diffirent things happen.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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Oh boy.....

Originally posted by MAKSYMALNY


Reason why is, my name is ROSS, not Russ.
to heck with it... instead of worrying about maintenance schedules, I'm just going to buy a new car every month.

That SHOULD do the trick.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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that wasnt causing the block. if so that would have fixed the problem. by the time i flushed it there was so much blockage that a flush couldnt get rid of it. (think clogged artery) yes after i flushed it had some flakes but the coolant looked fine. the flakes were not enough to cause the problem so the "look at the coolant" is cr@p".
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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you do know that you can flush it yourself for about 10 dollars right so i could save that money and get one every 18 years. so you are right, i wont flush it again, ill just get a new one in 2021. im sure ill still have my car then
Umm yes I do know that. But I'm lucky and have a good friend that owns a shop. Even if I didn't have that option it's not something I would do myself for the simple fact that disposal is a PITA. I have a dog and there are many kids in my N'hood, that and it's just not right to dump it down the drain. I live to much respect for the environment for that.

To do it right you have to get the car up to temp to flush out the block.

To tell people to do this themselves with out collecting the coolant is just wrong also. This stuff is worse than oil, it's harder to collect and there is a lot more of it. This is just one of those jobs that is best done at a shop, even if you buy your own coolant.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by jttaylor155

that wasnt causing the block. if so that would have fixed the problem. by the time i flushed it there was so much blockage that a flush couldnt get ride of it. (think clogged artery) yes after i flushed it had some flakes but the coolant looked fine. the flakes were not enough to cause the problem.
Man, just let it lie.

Jeff isn't going to change what he believes, whether it is a pink elephant or not.

Just know that you and I, JT, are correct in our approach.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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Ah riiight.. And exactly what do you think CLOGGED the radiator?? All the stuff in that fine looking coolant??

If you had all the junk in there, maybe the coolant wasn't all that "fine". Because if it was "fine", You wouldn't be getting all those "RUSTY FLAKES" in the coolant.

Originally posted by jttaylor155

that wasnt causing the block. if so that would have fixed the problem. by the time i flushed it there was so much blockage that a flush couldnt get rid of it. (think clogged artery) yes after i flushed it had some flakes but the coolant looked fine. the flakes were not enough to cause the problem so the "look at the coolant" is cr@p".
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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Umm yes I do know that. But I'm lucky and have a good friend that owns a shop. Even if I didn't have that option it's not something I would do myself for the simple fact that disposal is a PITA. I have a dog and there are many kids in my N'hood, that and it's just not right to dump it down the drain. I live to much respect for the environment for that.

To do it right you have to get the car up to temp to flush out the block.

To tell people to do this themselves with out collecting the coolant is just wrong also. This stuff is worse than oil, it's harder to collect and there is a lot more of it. This is just one of those jobs that is best done at a shop, even if you buy your own coolant.
im sorry mister tree hugger i think you dont do it cause you are lazy and/or dont know how to do it. (BTW the radiator is that flat thing in front of your engine to cool it off)
and yes to do it right you need to get the car up to temp. thats what i did. "drain the coolant then put in the flush liquid. run the car with heater on till each reaches operating temp then 10 minutes longer. then drain, fill with water and repeat till water comes out clean"
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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Damn, you drain your old oil into the street drain also??

Originally posted by jttaylor155

im sorry mister tree hugger i think you dont do it cause you are lazy and/or dont know how to do it. (BTW the radiator is that flat thing in front of your engine to cool it off)
and yes to do it right you need to get the car up to temp. thats what i did. "drain the coolant then put in the flush liquid. run the car with heater on till each reaches operating temp then 10 minutes longer. then drain, fill with water and repeat till water comes out clean"
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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Hmmm... kinda like how someone's blood pressure can look fine, they can look like they are in good health, and their blood can look fine... but then an unseen blockage could cause a heart attack.

Gee... THAT never happens.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
Ah riiight.. And exactly what do you think CLOGGED the radiator?? All the stuff in that fine looking coolant??

If you had all the junk in there, maybe the coolant wasn't all that "fine". Because if it was "fine", You wouldn't be getting all those "RUSTY FLAKES" in the coolant.

dude you can drain a fairly new radiator and get some flakes. that dosent mean the radiator is bad. I said the coolant was fine as did 4 mechanics at the nissan dealership and two people at a radiator shop. and that was before i did the flush so the flakes were in there when they all checked it.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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Damn, you drain your old oil into the street drain also??

i take my coolant and oil to a parts store where they dispose of it
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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i take my coolant and oil to a parts store where they dispose of it
I feed mine to my kids.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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Originally posted by jttaylor155
4 mechanics at the nissan dealership
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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Originally posted by MAKSYMALNY


I feed mine to my kids.
i prefer the neighbors stupid cats!! they love it, so sweet and refreshing
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
so i guess you think you are smarter then nissan mechanics??
now i really know you are full of it
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by jttaylor155

so i guess you think you are smarter then nissan mechanics??
now i really know you are full of it
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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that is because this is obviously the post ***** thread. maybe if i put a naked pic someone will delete this NOW pointless thread.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by jttaylor155

im sorry mister tree hugger i think you dont do it cause you are lazy and/or dont know how to do it. (BTW the radiator is that flat thing in front of your engine to cool it off)
and yes to do it right you need to get the car up to temp. thats what i did. "drain the coolant then put in the flush liquid. run the car with heater on till each reaches operating temp then 10 minutes longer. then drain, fill with water and repeat till water comes out clean"
I guess you don't do any fishing in Reston. DO YOU, YOU USELESS ***.

It is my hope that if it's any of the animals that die in your area it's your Fuking dog or cat. and not one of your poor neibhors, how I pity them for living near such a schumk.
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I guess you don't do any fishing in Reston. DO YOU, YOU USELESS ***.

It is my hope that if it's any of the animals that die in your area it's your Fuking dog or cat. and not one of your poor neibhors, how I pity them for living near such a schumk.

SHUT THE *** UP YOU tree hugger.
IT WAS A JOKE!!! did you not read the post right before that where i said
"i take my coolant and oil to a parts store where they dispose of it"
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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SHUT THE *** UP YOU tree hugger.
IT WAS A JOKE!!! did you not read the post right before that where i said
"i take my coolant and oil to a parts store where they dispose of it"
JT... don't be so close-minded. You represent a man in uniform... someone who should be more "world traveler" and cultured.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Since when Nissan mechanics that great? buhahahaha You mean how they did an expert job on my car?? ahahahahahahhaa funny you are.

You are basing my knowledge off of telling someone to change their coolant after "awhile". Pot Kettle Black You

Originally posted by jttaylor155

so i guess you think you are smarter then nissan mechanics??
now i really know you are full of it
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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SHUT THE *** UP YOU tree hugger.
IT WAS A JOKE!!! did you not read the post right before that where i said
"i take my coolant and oil to a parts store where they dispose of it"
Yea right and you catch the coolant fron the block just as the thermostat opens or you just keep collecting the water as it come out so you can take 10 gallons of chit to the parts store.

And well all get to here about this next year when you do it again
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Originally posted by MAKSYMALNY


JT... don't be so close-minded. You represent a man in uniform... someone who should be more "world traveler" and cultured.
how am i closed minded? it was a joke and i was telling him to get over it. and as far as world traveler...i have traveled more then most people will in their lifetime.
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Yea right and you catch the coolant fron the block just as the thermostat opens or you just keep collecting the water as it come out so you can take 10 gallons of chit to the parts store.

And well all get to here about this next year when you do it again
if you dont like this thread GET THE *** OUT!! and if you dont shut up i may just drive down to Duluth and give the coolant to your dogs and cats (A JOKE BY THE WAY!!!!)
again i started this thread to help people out so they wouldnt have to replace their radiator then JEFF started arguing with people about how often you have to do it. i really dont give a **** about that. i just wanted to give people a heads up.
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Originally posted by jttaylor155

how am i closed minded? it was a joke and i was telling him to get over it. and as far as world traveler...i have traveled more then most people will in their lifetime.
Hmmm... I've been to 19 countries, how about you?

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by the way i just got a private message. so i helped someone out. everyone else can blow me

Hey I just read that huge thread regarding the radiator flush. First off, congrats on fixing your car! Glad it worked out for ya. Second, man who the he11 does Jeff think he is? The more posts I read from him the more I think this guy needs help. He hasn't got one good thing to say about anything. Always finding the negative and ripping somebody. Your thread was a good piece of advice to some and your experiance with an overheating problem was finally solved. It's good info in there and Jeff shot it down. Sometimes I wonder how these guys go to be moderators in the first place, he surely doesn't do this site any good.
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Originally posted by MAKSYMALNY


Hmmm... I've been to 19 countries, how about you?

okay do you mean number of countries or actual trips.
coutries - 12 or 13
number of trips?? well in the last 6 years, 9 trips to saudi (90 days each) 8 trips to turkey (again 90) and about 5 to classified locations. plus my dad was also in the military so we traveled ALL the time.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:58 PM
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Odd no names = no creditability. If you don't got the ***** to come out here and say something, then don't.

So since you posted it you must agree. Anytime you want to compare posts(me vs you) and see who tries to help more people, I'll take that bet too. Same goes to the no namer in the PM

Last time I remember, you were busy posting rice mobiles in this forum

Originally posted by jttaylor155
by the way i just got a private message. so i helped someone out. everyone else can blow me

Hey I just read that huge thread regarding the radiator flush. First off, congrats on fixing your car! Glad it worked out for ya. Second, man who the he11 does Jeff think he is? The more posts I read from him the more I think this guy needs help. He hasn't got one good thing to say about anything. Always finding the negative and ripping somebody. Your thread was a good piece of advice to some and your experiance with an overheating problem was finally solved. It's good info in there and Jeff shot it down. Sometimes I wonder how these guys go to be moderators in the first place, he surely doesn't do this site any good.
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Originally posted by jttaylor155

okay do you mean number of countries or actual trips.
coutries - 12 or 13
number of trips?? well in the last 6 years, 9 trips to saudi (90 days each) 8 trips to turkey (again 90) and about 5 to classified locations. plus my dad was also in the military so we traveled ALL the time.
What's the difference? trips are trips, countries visited are countries visited.

I've visited 19, you've visited 12 or 13. TRUMP!

You've traveled more, I've SEEN more. HAH!

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Odd no names = no creditability. If you don't got the ***** to come out here and say something, then don't.

So since you posted it you must agree. Anytime you want to compare posts(me vs you) and see who tries to help more people, I'll take that bet too. Same goes to the no namer in the PM

Last time I remember, you were busy posting rice mobiles in this forum

i didnt include his name cause i didnt want you to start **** with him. im sure you have more total posts. ive had my car for 6 months and a member of this org for 5 months. and i was trying to help with this thread before you started trying to discount everything i said.
and yes i post rice mobiles cause i know we ALL get a kick out of them. smooches BIATCH
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Originally posted by MAKSYMALNY


What's the difference? trips are trips, countries visited are countries visited.

I've visited 19, you've visited 12 or 13. TRUMP!

You've traveled more, I've SEEN more. HAH!

you used to be in the military right? so we are both well traveled. i said i have traveled more then MOST people. not you! military people dont count! we have ALL traveled



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