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    Quote Originally Posted by Marty
    Damn Mike

    Here's my guess, from what you have said.

    1. The stopleak crap you put in there made it's way to the head and blocked a water jacket. This made an air pocket in the head. The air gets cold and cracks the head.

    2. Maybe you just didn't have enough antifreeze in the motor


    Check the back of the head for leaks. Pop you radiator cap and see what's in there or drain your radiator and check for oil. It may be the headgasket too.

    I dont think its had enough antifreeze. A few weeks ago when it was really cold, there was no problem, but i guess the difference between 25* and 18* was just a little too much. Stopleak did its job when i needed it too, guess i should have drained it and filled it right... doh

    Yup, i feel about like $.02 right about now. What im really kicking myself in the ass for is that when i got home lastnight at about 12 (me and the girl were in her car all weekend), i was thinking about starting my car and warming it up because it hadnt been driven all weekend... i had no reason for it... just something told me i should. But instead i went inside and fell asleep.... i bet if i had, it wouldnt have frozen because the core of the block would have stayed above freezing all night
    Last edited by DropTopDrifter; 01-29-2007 at 10:08 AM.
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