Spontaneous radiator combustion.

[SoCal LS-L]

Originally Posted by Awox

Yeah. Going to test the block as soon as I get a day off, or get one of those HFC test kits, but I don't know how much good that'll do since just about all the coolant was shot out the gaping hole in the top of the radiator.

There is no fuse in the AC slot. So, no wonder the fan didn't work.

I will not jump on the head gasket bandwagon just yet, I have a shred of hope. I really really really don't want 2 good looking Subies in my parking lot with blown head gaskets.

All day I've felt like a girlfriend just dumped me, I was enjoying this car so much till yesterday afternoon. Feeling kinda sick with depression.

Some good news will come though, I hope.

I know the feeling, it has happened to me...... have you not checked into your state laws regarding lemons? Wouldnt it be nice to just give the car back and get your cash returned?

If there is an Autozone nearby they do loan out the block tester kits, you just buy the fluid. Verify first.... then you should find out any legal recourse..... sometimes even the threat of small claims litigation will prompt the person to return your money. You may have to take it to a shop to verify the HG leak and put it on paper for evidence that it was diagnosed shortly after purchase. Id try to get your money back so you dont have another headache.