[wolfox]

Okay, so no vote for GM's magic sawdust so far. DRDD's a little misguided - the lower intake seals are brand spanking new, they are only as old as the new radiator cap. The intake seals are what blew up the last time, just shy of three weeks ago. A part of me really sides with BLT's logic here, the next "big repair" is always lurking around the bend. Survey says CPI and nut kit. (Bets, anyone?) Or at the very least, a possible O2 sensor on the horizon too. However, I do not want to deal with the hassle of having to tear stuff down and possibly loose coolant again when the waterpump/hoses decide to quit. When compared to the radiator, the "extras" are cheap insurance IMO. I found the original t-stat today! It was rattling around inside the splash guard most likely from the last mechanic that replaced it and fumbled, dropping it in there. I wonder if that is what possibly added insult to injury in beating the bottom and side of the radiator up on the passenger side. *Shrug* But she's a royal mess, the hoses I pulled off were dry and cracked along the bottoms where one could not see. So at the very least, hose clamps, hoses and a radiator. The Autozone rebuilt "Duralast" water pump's just shy of $30 and the t-stat a negligable $5 when compared to the $200.99 Transcool aftermarket radiator core. (Bastards, there is no core offered on ANY of the parts) I'm already in this for $250 or so after taxes, what's an extra $40 at this point? *I* would sleep a little easier at night so the thought is not without some small merrit, IMO. Any other thoughts guys? Before I go get dirty on this tomorrow? *YAWN* Ugh, time for bed...dog tired.