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Old 10-16-2013, 11:48 PM
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im losing coolant out my overflow tube. i replaced the cap but im still getting a leak I cant seem to figure out what the problem is and the coolant is not over filled.
 

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Old 10-16-2013, 11:51 PM
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Sounds like pressure is building up somewhere.
 
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Old 10-17-2013, 12:00 AM
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Is the overflow bottle full? Because like dodge dude had said, you maybe building up pressure in the radiator and the coolant is over flowing into the bottle.
 
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the overflow bottle is about a quarter down from the full line.even when its filled it leaks the truck has a new radiator.what should I check next?
 

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I would perform a cooling system pressure test.
 
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did the pressure test today was normal now what should i check?
 
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The nozzle that the rubber overflow tube connects to could have a crack where it meets the filler neck of the radiator. Or could just be a loose fit. Or the hose itself could have a hole. I would replace the hose next, and maybe put a small clamp on it.
 
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Blown headgasket or cracked head could cause the same problem. I would think it would show on a pressure test though...
 



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