water loss

Asked by msgcoast Mar 07, 2019 at 12:02 PM about the 1983 Ford Ranger STD Standard Cab LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

thinking of purchase a 1983 ford ranger.  only seller says is that it starts and runs but will not hold water.  trying to determine possible causes.  he says he doesn't know why so don't ask...

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Gary answered 5 years ago

Only way to know is to inspect the engine cooling system. Could be anything from a bad hose to a cracked engine block. I would not buy it unless you know where it is leaking. If it's just a hose, less than $50. Radiator could cost $200. Cracked engine block, thousands of dollars.

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