re: [DML] Coolant overflow

["Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

How full is the bottle cold? Sounds to me like you have it over-full. 
It should only be about 1/2 way up cold. You probably also need a new 
radiator cap. EVERY one I've tested that is over 4-5 years old is bad. 

Dave
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From: "sweetp01569"
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 3:00 PM
Subject: Coolant overflow


> After replacing my plastic bottle, a couple of main hoses, and 
> cleaning my otterstat contacts a couple of months ago, I generally 
> have no problems, except for a couple of instances, that strangly 
> only occur when I pull into my driveway.  On two or three occasions 
> coming home, I'll pull the car into my garage, then get out to 
> witness hot coolant from my overflow on the floor. 






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