1998 Ford Escort Had Slight Leak Next Left Front Tire Took Garage They

1998 FORD ESCORT
80,000 MILES
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WHISPER0666
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Had a slight leak next to my left front tire. Took it to the garage and they diagnosed as a bad radiator & bad head gasket. The car has never once indicated that it's over heating. Our car heater runs fine and haven't noticed any white smoke coming from tail pipe. Are we being taken for a ride?
Nov 13, 2012 at 1:10 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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who knows??? get a second opinion if you dont believe them. they are common for cylinder head issues.

Roy
Nov 13, 2012 at 1:11 AM
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