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NO The wire was probably for the temperature sender unit and the gauge would read nothing if it was lose of overheat if it was touching metal. radiators blow from excessive pressures generated from over heat or faulty head gaskets. have a compression test done to check for blown head gaskets or cracked head/s. The radiator will crack if there is excessively low ambient temperature ( freezing) and the antifreeze is below the correct concentration
its a possibility. or heater matrix is blocked up ( usual suspect ) remove thermostat and/or hose. undo radiator bleed key ( if has one ) and let a hosepipe run through it for 20 mins or so and see if it clears it.
Follow the top radiator hose to the engine it will lead to a housing that is bolted on the block the thermostat is inside that housing case You will need to remove the case take out the thermostat clean the old gasket awy from the block and housing case before you replace the new thermostat and gasket its always a good idea to put a light coating of silicone sealer around the housing where it fits together before you put it back on
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