Happy Halloween To Me... NOT!

Catfish · 10-31-2012, 08:00 PM

Kids are havin' a blast Trick 'r Treatin'. I'm hangin' out on the porch drinkin' some awesome coffee, suckin' on a big, fat 58RG unbanded toro maduro I dug out of my tupperdor. Sounds great, right?

I get a phone call 25 minutes ago. My wife is stuck at the rest stop on I-4 in the middle of nowhere 20 miles from home. She called and said the temp. gauge pegged and she had to stop.

Great.

Well, hopefully it is a simple matter of low coolant and not a popped water pump or gasket somewhere.

That's all I need. Our first vacation (EPIC) in forever and we may have to use the EPIC budget to fix her car.

Remo · 10-31-2012, 08:04 PM

That sucks bro, on the bright side there should be something in the mail tomorrow

cjhalbrooks · 10-31-2012, 08:05 PM

that blows brother

Catfish · 10-31-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo

That sucks bro, on the bright side there should be something in the mail tomorrow

longknocker · 10-31-2012, 08:15 PM

Hopefully It's Minor, David!

You Can't Miss Another Epic!

Ogre · 10-31-2012, 08:37 PM

You know how to get in touch if we can help.

Catfish · 10-31-2012, 08:52 PM

Thanks, man. She's already on a hook and headed this way.

Rep bump this man for the luv.

hammondc · 10-31-2012, 09:12 PM

Maybe something simple like a thermostat?

Catfish · 10-31-2012, 09:27 PM

Got the car home, pressure tested the system, filled it back up. Seems OK. So far, just looks like an old car that just needed some car-Gatorade.

Will wait and see with EPIC-shaped star-filled eyes in anticipation.

thebayratt · 10-31-2012, 09:54 PM

Glad things turned out ok for ya David. Hope all it needed was a drink!!

Ogre · 10-31-2012, 10:25 PM

Glad to hear brother.

longknocker · 11-01-2012, 04:46 AM

Catfish · 11-02-2012, 03:55 PM

Nope. Car's f_cked. From what I can see without tearing the engine apart, I've got at least 2 leaks. One where one of the heater hoses enters the head right below the distributor, the other one I still have to find. F_ckin' water was POORING out the bottom end in the garage.

This aint lookin' good.

Ogre · 11-02-2012, 04:22 PM

Possible freeze plug in side of block????

Catfish · 11-02-2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre

Possible freeze plug in side of block????

Definitely a possibility and I really hope it's something like that.

Then again... Ya oughta be careful what you wish for. Be my luck it's a freeze plug in the middle of the engine, completely inaccessible without taking the motor out.

kelmac07 · 11-02-2012, 08:13 PM

Hoping it all works out Dave...looking forward to meeting you.

Thrak · 11-02-2012, 10:48 PM

Good luck!

I just had to replace a freeze plug for nearly the same thing. Fill it up and about 1/2 into a gallon it would start pouring out the back of the engine. Turns out the freeze plug was actually rusted thru! WTF!?

Thanks to Dodges' infinite wisdom, this paticular freeze plug was behind the bell housing for the trans. *sigh*

The trans is still sitting in the bed of the truck (3 months later), and my bro is supposed to come over tomorrow to help me put it back together. What a total pita.

Catfish · 11-02-2012, 11:35 PM

I have a job interview tomorrow (FINGERS CROSSED!!!) and my bro is coming over Sunday to help me find the leak(s).

Whatever happens, happens. I'm a firm believer in that "Everything happens for a reason."

I gave up my will to my higher power a long time ago. If everything works out and i'm able to go to EPIC, great. If it doesn't, I have faith that there was a reason for it.

cjhalbrooks · 11-03-2012, 09:34 AM

Good luck bother, and i hope it is a simple fix

Catfish · 11-03-2012, 07:35 PM

Turned out to be a simple fix!! 1 busted heater hose.

1 hose @ 9.99
1 gallon of antifreeze @ 12.99

Total cost: $24.61

WE ARE EPIC BOUND, BABY!!!!!!!

10-31-2012, 08:00 PM	#1
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Kids are havin' a blast Trick 'r Treatin'. I'm hangin' out on the porch drinkin' some awesome coffee, suckin' on a big, fat 58RG unbanded toro maduro I dug out of my tupperdor. Sounds great, right? I get a phone call 25 minutes ago. My wife is stuck at the rest stop on I-4 in the middle of nowhere 20 miles from home. She called and said the temp. gauge pegged and she had to stop. Great. Well, hopefully it is a simple matter of low coolant and not a popped water pump or gasket somewhere. That's all I need. Our first vacation (EPIC) in forever and we may have to use the EPIC budget to fix her car. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

10-31-2012, 08:04 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! That sucks bro, on the bright side there should be something in the mail tomorrow __________________

10-31-2012, 08:05 PM	#3
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! that blows brother __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

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10-31-2012, 08:52 PM	#7
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Thanks, man. She's already on a hook and headed this way. Rep bump this man for the luv. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

10-31-2012, 09:12 PM	#8
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Maybe something simple like a thermostat?

10-31-2012, 09:27 PM	#9
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Got the car home, pressure tested the system, filled it back up. Seems OK. So far, just looks like an old car that just needed some car-Gatorade. Will wait and see with EPIC-shaped star-filled eyes in anticipation. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

10-31-2012, 09:54 PM	#10
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Glad things turned out ok for ya David. Hope all it needed was a drink!! __________________ Keep on smoking my friends! http://nicetightash.com/

10-31-2012, 10:25 PM	#11
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Glad to hear brother. __________________

11-01-2012, 04:46 AM	#12
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT!

11-02-2012, 03:55 PM	#13
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Nope. Car's f_cked. From what I can see without tearing the engine apart, I've got at least 2 leaks. One where one of the heater hoses enters the head right below the distributor, the other one I still have to find. F_ckin' water was POORING out the bottom end in the garage. This aint lookin' good. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

11-02-2012, 04:22 PM	#14
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Possible freeze plug in side of block???? __________________

11-02-2012, 08:13 PM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Hoping it all works out Dave...looking forward to meeting you. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-02-2012, 10:48 PM	#17
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Good luck! I just had to replace a freeze plug for nearly the same thing. Fill it up and about 1/2 into a gallon it would start pouring out the back of the engine. Turns out the freeze plug was actually rusted thru! WTF!? Thanks to Dodges' infinite wisdom, this paticular freeze plug was behind the bell housing for the trans. sigh The trans is still sitting in the bed of the truck (3 months later), and my bro is supposed to come over tomorrow to help me put it back together. What a total pita. __________________ "Push the envelope, watch it bend." - MJK

11-02-2012, 11:35 PM	#18
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! I have a job interview tomorrow (FINGERS CROSSED!!!) and my bro is coming over Sunday to help me find the leak(s). Whatever happens, happens. I'm a firm believer in that "Everything happens for a reason." I gave up my will to my higher power a long time ago. If everything works out and i'm able to go to EPIC, great. If it doesn't, I have faith that there was a reason for it. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

11-03-2012, 09:34 AM	#19
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Good luck bother, and i hope it is a simple fix __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

11-03-2012, 07:35 PM	#20
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Happy Halloween To Me... NOT! Turned out to be a simple fix!! 1 busted heater hose. 1 hose @ 9.99 1 gallon of antifreeze @ 12.99 Total cost: $24.61 WE ARE EPIC BOUND, BABY!!!!!!! __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA