Need help coolant flowing into overflow but not back
12-02-2006, 11:54 AM
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Need help coolant flowing into overflow but not back
My coolant flows into the overflow bottle but doesn't go back. Instead, the upper rad hose shrinks. Could this be a problem with the rad cap???
12-02-2006, 11:56 AM
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Re: Need help coolant flowing into overflow but not back (dpkelly)
I believe if your rdaiator cap doesn't seal correctly then thats what happens. Not 100%, but pretty sure.
12-02-2006, 05:28 PM
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Re: Need help coolant flowing into overflow but not back (dpkelly)
Yeah, it's like 14 years old with 261,000 miles on it. Time for a change I think. I also just changed the headgasket due to a burnt exhaust valve. I don't see any bubbles from the radiator either.
12-08-2006, 06:18 AM
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Re: Need help coolant flowing into overflow but not back (dpkelly)
same problem is happening to me. I changed cap and didnt work.
Bump for answers.
Bump for answers.
12-08-2006, 09:25 AM
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Re: Need help coolant flowing into overflow but not back (junior40er)
I was having an issue similar to that. Ended up replacing the head gasket and all went well
12-08-2006, 10:39 AM
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Re: Need help coolant flowing into overflow but not back (96ex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96ex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was having an issue similar to that. Ended up replacing the head gasket and all went well</TD></TR></TABLE>
Word up...
Check to see if your radiator hoses are still pressurized after you've shut off the car and it has cooled down...
If there is still pressure you need a HG.
Word up...
Check to see if your radiator hoses are still pressurized after you've shut off the car and it has cooled down...
If there is still pressure you need a HG.
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