Finn, 1.) Check the cooling hoses to the trans. Probably where your coolant leak is. Might be time to start replacing all the hoses. 2.) OXY and ALT lights coming and staying on indicates that it's a good time to replace (or at least check) the alternator. I typically also replace the starter at the same time as I've found that if I don't, I will within the next couple of weeks. Look locally for a rebuilder. I have both done for less than $75. It's easy to check. Just remove the engine cover and take your digital voltmeter and measure the voltage at the large terminal on the front (FIF) of the alternator. Should be over 13 volts. (13.8). If it's less, it's alternator time. Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR Finn Runyon wrote: > > Sure enough it had puddled a 18 inch diameter spot from the area > somewhere above the automatic tranny, about where the clear coolant pipes > turn up from the long horizontal run from the nose. <snip> both the OX > sensor and alternator idiot light came on and stayed on for the duration of > the trip. |
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