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Old 11-27-2004, 12:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Already got problems with my new MR2

I had this 1991 MR2 Turbo checked out, and everything was in "pristine condition." New turbo, tune up, everything perfect. And it only has 58k total miles on it. I just bought it, and I was on the way home, driving through a neighborhood, when the engine started making this weird whine sound, like a loud siren. It started smoking, and then a check engine light came on. There is a little liquid leaking from around the coolant resevoir area, and there was a weird smell...some kind of burning liquid. I checked around everywhere, and couldn't figure out what was going on. I let it cool a little bit, then started it again to move it into my garage. The check engine light was gone, as well as the sound and smoke/steam, but the weird smell was still around. I JUST got this car, and don't exactly need this happening. Anyone got any ideas? THANK YOU.
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does it smell sweet??....if it does....ur car is burning coolant....
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Old 11-28-2004, 02:23 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Well, I ended up taking it into a Toyota dealership to have it checked out. Apparently, since it was almost never driven, the radiator had rusted out and blew. Anyone know of a good place to get a cheap, but good aftermarket radiator?
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