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I once had a radiator that did not seal with the cap.
Posted by
zellamay
on November 07, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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need input for an overheating problem
posted by DE944
on November 07, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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The surface where the cap sits had become warped/damaged, so the cap couldn't seal right. I set up a sanding disc on a drill, and sanded it flat again. Not a common problem for sure, but easy to check.
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need input for an overheating problem
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DE944
10:58:25 11/07/12
make sure your coolant return line isn't kinked
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Zvil (FL)
11:35:14 11/07/12
no lines kinked, plenum water lines deleted. no leaks. (n/m)
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DE944
12:49:54 11/07/12
Are you 100% sure the system is bled properly? (n/m)
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Summeronthechain (MN)
13:05:06 11/07/12
yep, 100% sure. (n/m)
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DE944
13:50:51 11/07/12
you dont see any signs of leaks?
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300ZMang
13:50:53 11/07/12
newer water pump, system holds 16psi w/no leaks (n/m)
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DE944
13:52:31 11/07/12
I once had a radiator that did not seal with the cap. -
zellamay
14:47:00 11/07/12
Never mind, if it holds 16 psi, then this isn't it. Have
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zellamay
14:53:36 11/07/12
some additional clarification
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DE944
16:23:43 11/07/12
Re: need input for an overheating problem
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MaxxAction
18:14:53 11/07/12
Re: need input for an overheating problem
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Wally_562
19:25:00 11/07/12
Re: Re: need input for an overheating problem
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Medallion Man
03:49:39 11/08/12
Re: need input for an overheating problem
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MaxxAction
08:25:13 11/08/12
Problem solved!!!
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DE944
10:12:39 11/08/12
best case scenario... :) nice one.. (n/m)
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Medallion Man
10:17:12 11/08/12
Re: Problem solved!!!
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MaxxAction
10:27:51 11/08/12
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