Traditional Farmer -- We made our 2nd trip down to Arkansas a few years back and our truck broke down. Didn't have time to get it worked on so was forced to buy another. Ended up finding a 1996 Suburban that was a real beauty, had ZERO rust(!!), and very low miles. It cost a lot, but was worth it....until!
On our way home after Thanksgiving, we made it up to Grand Forks, ND when suddenly something went very wrong! Steam was blowing up from everywhere. Outside temp was in the lower teens, and there was a threat of shutting down the interstate due to hazardous conditions. Had it towed, which was a comedy in itself. With all the snow and ice, tow trucks were booked! So the owner of a company brought out his old (early 80's) Ford F-350 tow truck. We were a 3/4 ton Suburban, 4x4, with 454 engine and fully loaded! He tried lifting our truck and HIS wheels came off the ground! :shock:
Well, had the thermostat replaced, then headed home on the last leg of the trip - about 3 hours in that weather. Made it home, but next time I drove down to the mailbox, the engine started spewing out steam by the time I got back. Come to find out, the guys who replaced the thermostat only topped off the coolant with a little antifreeze. They never checked it, and neither did I when we bought it. I had told the dealer that we needed it Winter-ready upon delivery! Well, that tiny bit of antifreeze was the ONLY antifreeze in the engine!! We're so lucky the block didn't crack, as temps had gotten down to the teens below zero!
I drained everything I could, blew out what I could with compressed air and let it sit until I could get the parts. Replaced the hoses, water pump, gaskets, and changed out all the coolant (water!). Truck was FINALLY Winter-ready. Unfortunately, the sealer was over 2,000 miles away, so no way to go back after him. I just remember how he had this Bible sitting right there on his desk, out on display. I thought at the time how odd it was that it was turned facing the customer-side of the desk, but just discounted the thought. ....Live and learn!
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