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Originally Posted by satyr
Hey all,
So, the shop called with an update. They got the 300 on a lift and pulled the lower panels to get a good view. Like Can't Know and Husky Man suggested- the radiator support was bent enough to lightly damage the radiator (causing the drip) and pushed it just enough so that the fan blades could rub (causing the noise). As for the tranny- he said the lines might have gotten slightly bent but it drove into the work bay without any problem at all.
He commented that without removing all of the panels, you couldn't see where the radiator support had been damaged. So- I'm now thinking the PO must have smacked something to damage the support- and my light bump against the curb finished it off...
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The transmission acting up was probably a blessing in disguise, since it made you park the car rather than being able to drive it (though even a short distance, who knows?).
Your description of the incident is like too many I've heard before and it's doubtful the PO did anything previously. As I said initially, the radiator support is just way too exposed and vulnerable, and as you can see, it doesn't take much to do it in. It's one reason I've always been very careful when pulling into a parking space, particularly those that have the offset parking blocks. Just a moment's inattention (or fooled by a patch of ice) and you're stranded and out of pocket for a good bit of change.
I don't know what your bill is, but check with your insurance carrier (assuming your deductible is not too high), this is still a road accident.
Good luck with it all.