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Res Tank overflow but not overheating. After new radiator install

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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 11:55 AM
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Default Res Tank overflow but not overheating. After new radiator install

My res tank overflows and I lose a bunch of coolant when I drive around. It comes out the top of the res tank. I just replaced the radiator and I'm about to put a new thermostats in. From what I read it's blown head gasket.
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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 02:12 PM
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Default Re: Res Tank overflow but not overheating. After new radiator install

run a compression test
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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 02:13 PM
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Too late already blew head gasket
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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 02:14 PM
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Default Re: Res Tank overflow but not overheating. After new radiator install

then you need to pull the head and have it resurfaced and get a new head gasket set and new head gasket bolts since they are now stretched
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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 02:15 PM
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I overheated it with a cracked radiator and bad hose. Blew the gaskets bc of it I'm guessing
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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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Ok, that was going to be my next question, about the bolts.
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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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What do you mean by resurfaced?
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 05:06 AM
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I suggest watching Schrodinger's Box video "Replace a cylinder head gasket yourself and do it right"
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