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Old 02-23-2005, 10:57 PM
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Re: Radiator boiling over

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Originally Posted by Davescort97
I have a 97 2.0 SPI. The other morning I started it up and decided to check the coolant level in the radiator. When I took the cap off it boiled out at least half of the coolant. The engine was cold at the time and I can't figure why it was doing this. Also, after checking the oil level I noticed a white creamy substance on the dip stick. The only thing I've done to it recently was a head gasket change last week. Thanks in advance.
did you change the oil after? should check pressure sounds like it could be leaking again unless you didnt change the oil.
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