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      05-19-2023, 03:43 AM   #40
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Originally Posted by Inquisitive View Post
The alternator was coated in oil. I tried to remove it all, but everyone I’ve talked to said it’s likely done for. What do you think? When I pulled the manifold entirely off, I found even more oil behind the alternator

The radiator replacement was recommended by the guy that put on water pump bolts and a new thermostat for me.
That is probably coming from your ofhg, fix the leak first

Once you fix the leak, degrease the alternator with some light solvent, don’t worry about getting it perfect it should burn off and don’t start the car with solvent or degreaser blow air to dry it

As for the radiator if it’s not leaking you are fine. When rads leak that’s the only time you replace them
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