Q: I need advice on my 1991 ford explorer
I replaced all gaskets by manifold. I replaced water pump a leaking hose. My heads are good they were tested etc... I haven't replaced radiator. I do plan on replacing everything to make it new but need it running good in mean time. It seems my radiator isn't holding water ave i have a exhaust leak. It was smoking but stopped since changing water pump.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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