agpro4x4

well off I go to the radiator shop.  looks like one of the core pipes blew out as the spray staining pattern starts about 3/4ths of the way up from the bottom tank and to the left of center and V's downward .  Even if a tank  blew I think they are brass and it can be repaired. Its 10 yrs old with over 1,000 hrs on it so I'm hoping I'm not throwing away good money fixing it as the repair shop is 45 mins away and two trips- 180 miles.  The good news is that if it is fixable, the shop told me they can fix it in just a day.  Down time is a concern but if I get it back on Tue, awesome. I do agree it is Min on cooling ability. Whenever the air temp is over 60, the gauge runs at redline but the engine does not overheat.  Maybe it doesn't get hot outside in china – Lol..  By the way, this 204 has been an awesome tractor- Its an '03. Only things ever replaced have been the 4X4 driveline, 3 point arms (installed 254 longer arms), and the original China hydraulic quick connects. The original owner dug two house footings with a Koyker 160 and wore out a 5ft brush hog in 700 hrs!. He then traded it in and I sold him a new 354 4cyl. He thought  he blew the clutch. But, it was just a sheared roll pin in the pedal lever.  Good for me as I didn't have to split the tractor and decided to keep this little gem for myself. Also, he never serviced the transmission or the front end.  After draining the trans, I filled it with diesel and ran thru the gears for a few min's. You would not believe what came out with that flush. I will post on the radiator repair results.  Thanks much for the input/advice.