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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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i hurt my car now what?

well i was pulling in my friends drive way and there was a log in the middle of it and i didn't see it because it was covered in grass well anyways i hit it and my front lower lip fell and immediately after that my radiator light (red "white house") light stayed on and the fan for the engine stayed on what needs to be replaced
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Chavy
well i was pulling in my friends drive way and there was a log in the middle of it and i didn't see it because it was covered in grass well anyways i hit it and my front lower lip fell and immediately after that my radiator light (red "white house") light stayed on and the fan for the engine stayed on what needs to be replaced
wow,

did you look at it? did you get a photo?

get back to us when you have some info.

we are not kreskin here..

beers
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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i'll get some photos tomorrow since its super late right now
but any thoughts??
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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you really dont want to hear my thoughts on you post.. filter on! high.

did you lose coolant? btw, the fans run on after you turn the car off all the time..

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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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we pulled out the radiator and there was a small crack in the bottom right corner
it's welded until i find a replacement which i need help finding an OEM one and a new front
help would be much appreciated ;]
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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pics don't work
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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updated pictures
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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You might want to shoot Charles from BHR a PM. he makes a damn good radiator.. and since you're in the market for one seems like a good fit.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by laythor
You might want to shoot Charles from BHR a PM. he makes a damn good radiator.. and since you're in the market for one seems like a good fit.
sure will thanks
any idea of where i can get a new front ?



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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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for sale thread or search the internet,ebay, craigslist, etc.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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for sale thread or search the internet,ebay, craigslist, etc.
thanks bud
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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i would give mazmart a shout on what you need..

they should have both..

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