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Old 08-15-2005, 06:32 PM
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Re: Coolant Bottle/Tank burst! Why?

Your cooling system normaly builds some pressure, about 15 psi.
Your radiator cap should release any excess pressure above 15 psi. So, if your cap is working properly, the coolant tank may just be fatigued and old and busrst under normal pressure. Get a new tank.
However, if your rad cap is defective it may have over-pressurized your system and burst your tank, so get a new cap, too.
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