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1998 Ford Windstar Engine over heating

Tiny
MSMARVETT
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  • 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 138,000 MILES
My car was overheating about 2 months ago, my mechanic told me he replaced the radiator because it was rusted, and he didn't put the thermostat in, he said I didn't need a thermostat since we were having warm weather. My car started to run very badly about a month later. He is now saying I have a cracked or blown gasket and I need my radiator flushed again. How much will this cost, and was the gasket problem the result of not having a thermostat?
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Monday, January 7th, 2008 AT 10:27 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Did he say which gasket was blown, does Head gasket sound right? If so if the thermostat was stuck closed, it may have been your problem. Let me know!
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Monday, January 7th, 2008 AT 2:18 PM

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