Leak

FORD THUNDERBIRD
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BARBMCKOWN
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97 Ford Thunderbird 156,000 miles. Leaking rusty water...not sure from where?? I thought it was the water pump...but would that water be rusty??? Now I am thinking that it may be the Radiator. Car still running good...no hesitation...Just have to keep filling the coolant back up.
May 18, 2006 at 3:19 PM
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LOSONE
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If the coolant has never been changed every 30K miles it will be VERY rusty!

A water pump or a heater bypass is a common leak. Have it pressure tested before you have a failure.
May 18, 2006 at 4:53 PM
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