1998 Ford Windstar Engine over heating

1998 FORD WINDSTAR
138,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSMARVETT
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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?
Jan 7, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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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!
Jan 7, 2008 at 2:18 PM