I'd bet money the car was barely driven. That's really bad for any car. Fluids, rubber, gaskets, hoses and other stuff will rot and in turn make the drivetrain more prone to failure. He mentioned the water pump had failed. What would you bet the coolant was ancient and corroded the heck out of the block? That, and with automatic transmissions, if the lubricant was allowed to sit forever, that would clog up the intricate passageways leading to overheating.
31st Mar 2020, 18:58
I'd bet money the car was barely driven. That's really bad for any car. Fluids, rubber, gaskets, hoses and other stuff will rot and in turn make the drivetrain more prone to failure. He mentioned the water pump had failed. What would you bet the coolant was ancient and corroded the heck out of the block? That, and with automatic transmissions, if the lubricant was allowed to sit forever, that would clog up the intricate passageways leading to overheating.