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Radiator tank overflow


mhavel
05-20-2008, 01:58 PM
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.

ronnie38
06-04-2009, 08:38 PM
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!!

ronnie38
02-25-2011, 09:04 AM
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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