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Update:
We decided the logical next step was to flush the coolant system and refill with a 50/50 blend of antifreeze/water. Who knows what was in there? He hadn't flushed it since he bought it.
Given the urgency of the situation, he took the car over to a radiator shop down the street at lunchtime and asked for a flush. While there, they noticed he was losing coolant thru the water pump weep hole, never a good sign...apparently coworker hadn't noticed this.
So now he's on the hook for a new water pump and coolant flush (he has a new set of belts for them to put on while they're there too). Hopefully that will take care of it, he's just happy he wasn't stuck by the side of the road.
I will report back on the outcome. Thanks to all who responded.
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Charlie
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'66 VW 1300 96K miles
'97 E300D 239K miles
'85 300D 203K miles (sold Sep 2012)
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