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Previous suggestions were gratefully received but I'm still in hot water (coolant). I ended up taking it to the local Caddy dealer, b/c mechanic there loves old bricks and I got a healthy discount since my son worked there until about a week ago.
They did a pressure test and diagnosed the thermo housing, plus a small head gasket leak that I was told not to worry about.
However, the new thermo housing did not make a difference, I realized after bringing the car home. expansion tank empties and the heat stops working after maybe an hour of operation. Coolant drips from AMM and nearby parts in the front of the drivers side under the hood. (which is why I doubt the heater hoses). I can't see it leaking under operation, revving engine, or checking after engine turned off. But it's coming out.
So I fear the head gasket is worse than diagnosed but wanted to check with you all once more before I take the car back and see if there's anything I can try. upper radiator hose has been replaced along with thermo housing and gasket. this daily commuter (280K) has been a real trooper but not sure how much is worth spending on it at this point. Thanks in advance for any further thoughts.
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