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08-14-2009, 07:22 PM

benroberts3605

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im having a problem with no coolant being pulled back into the radiator after a cooldown seems like once a year ill have to top the radiator (very small amount) but the amount in the overflow never changes.

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08-14-2009, 07:30 PM

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Check the hose from rad to bottle. May need clamps.

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08-14-2009, 07:55 PM

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A faulty radiator cap can also cause this problem.

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08-14-2009, 08:03 PM

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im thinking about trowing a cap on it cheap insurence

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08-14-2009, 09:41 PM

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How small of an amount?

Most systems will not refill 100%. There is usually a small air gap on the rad.

Dave

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08-15-2009, 04:48 PM

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id say once a yeay i have to add about an 1/8 gal.

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08-15-2009, 07:18 PM

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Yep, sounds like you have a air leak somewhere, cap, hose, something,,,,

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