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Old 04-16-2012, 06:35 AM
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Believe it or not, in my situation it had alot to do with a new motor install and a tune. I never really had ONE issue that fixed this problem. Sorry for not being much help.
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if it is a coolant seal--then just run the engine with the radiator cap off ( dont drive the car) if it is a coolant seal there will be bubbles in the overflow tank--no bubbles then the seals are ok and it is something else.
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Originally Posted by olddragger
if it is a coolant seal--then just run the engine with the radiator cap off ( dont drive the car) if it is a coolant seal there will be bubbles in the overflow tank--no bubbles then the seals are ok and it is something else.
Quite smart. I have never heard of that. Good bit of information to know.
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Originally Posted by olddragger
if it is a coolant seal--then just run the engine with the radiator cap off ( dont drive the car) if it is a coolant seal there will be bubbles in the overflow tank--no bubbles then the seals are ok and it is something else.
there is also a chemical test for this. idk what its called but my bro has it. blue liquid turns yellow if combustion gasses are present in coolant.
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