Deborah Walters wrote: > > I'm losing coolant while parked. Can't find any leaks anywhere, coolant > level is normal in the refill tank just after driving, but when I check > again before driving somewhere else the tank is dry - pratically bone dry, > like all of the coolant has evaporated. I've felt around the seems of the > tank for drips but haven't felt any. Any thoughts? > > Thanks, > > deb > '85 Westy "Gypsy" Hi, Since the coolant expands when heated and contracts when cooled, it is normal for the refill tank to be lower when the engine is cold. Normally I would not expect this variation to be more than an inch or two. I suspect that an air pocket could be causing your symptom; gases expand and contract much more than liquids. Try some cautious bleeding of the screw at the top of the radiator with the engine warm and running. good luck, Larry A. |
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