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Old 05-20-2008, 01:58 PM   #1
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Radiator tank overflow

I'm having an problem with antifreeze flowing out of the overflow next to the cap on the overflow tank. The antifreeze does not squirt out but rathers bubbles out. I don't believe it was overfilled so I'm at a loss as to why it would bubble out the overflow when it is actually low. Any thoughts. It doesn't start until the engine is warm. I though if I had a head gasket problem it would begin to bubble out immediatly. Any thoughts.
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Old 06-04-2009, 08:38 PM   #2
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Re: Radiator tank overflow

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I'm having an problem with antifreeze flowing out of the overflow next to the cap on the overflow tank. The antifreeze does not squirt out but rathers bubbles out. I don't believe it was overfilled so I'm at a loss as to why it would bubble out the overflow when it is actually low. Any thoughts. It doesn't start until the engine is warm. I though if I had a head gasket problem it would begin to bubble out immediatly. Any thoughts.
I had a simular problem there was an hair line crack in the tank. Replaced it. All is well!!
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Old 02-25-2011, 09:04 AM   #3
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Re: Radiator tank overflow

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I'm having an problem with antifreeze flowing out of the overflow next to the cap on the overflow tank. The antifreeze does not squirt out but rathers bubbles out. I don't believe it was overfilled so I'm at a loss as to why it would bubble out the overflow when it is actually low. Any thoughts. It doesn't start until the engine is warm. I though if I had a head gasket problem it would begin to bubble out immediatly. Any thoughts.
I replaced my tank twice then found out it was a bad tank cap. so check it also.
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