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Ryan, thoroughly investigate the extent of possible damage before thinking your existing engine is toast. Pull the dipstick and check if the oil looks or smells burnt, or shows signs of coolant mixed with it. Check the coolant overflow tank and check for signs of oil. Turn over the engine by hand CW with a 27mm socket on the crankshaft bolt to ensure the engine isn't siezed. If it turns freely and if there is a short section of the upper radiator hose connection remaining then remove the broken off piece from the hose, temporarily reattach the hose and start the engine. If the engine runs fine and there is no white exhaust or oil leaking from the head gasket then replace the radiator and thermostat.
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Fred Hoelzle
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