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Old 08-03-2006, 08:27 PM
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Default RADIATOR SMOKING OR STEAMING DONT KNOW WHY

EVERYTIME I GUN MY CAR OR DRIVE LONG DISTANCE MY RADIATOR LETS OFF A FUNNY SMELL AND STEAM IS COMING OFF THE RADIATOR IM NOT SURE IT ITS THAT OR MAYBE LEAKING OIL BEING BURNED
Old 08-03-2006, 08:36 PM
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Default Re: RADIATOR SMOKING OR STEAMING DONT KNOW WHY (El pimp chulo)

Check your radiator for leaks. Does it ever get close to overheating?


P.S. LAY OFF THE CAPS LOCK BUTTON!
Old 08-03-2006, 08:39 PM
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No never over heats temp is always normal
SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS!!!
Old 08-03-2006, 09:15 PM
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Default Re: RADIATOR SMOKING OR STEAMING DONT KNOW WHY (El pimp chulo)

SHE CAN'T TAKE MUCH MORE, CAP'N!


Check your rad and your tubes for leaks.

http://www.radiator.com Got a new rad the next day for a hundred bucks. Just in case ya need one.
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probably a hairline crack in the plastic top part.
Old 08-04-2006, 07:57 AM
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look at the cap on the rad. i just replaced my because i had the same problem try it, u'd rather pay 8 bucks for a cap or couple hundred for a new one. caps rubber seal might have broke.
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