Date:         Mon, 28 Oct 2002 22:11:59 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Expanshion Tank cap
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On Mon, 28 Oct 2002, John Rodgers wrote:

> Dave, if the circulating system is intact, and you do in fact have all
> the air out by proper bleeding of the system, then take a very close
> look at the small hose that goes grom the the expansion tank cap to the
> overflow tank. You may very well have a tiny hole in it that can't be
> seen easily. You may want to remove the hose and flex it while you
> inspect it.

Better yet, if you're going to take that hose off, just replace it.  On my
diesel I used a length of fuel hose I had lying around that happened to be
the right diameter.  I clamped it at both ends.  The old hose was dry
rotted and too stiff to make a good seal.

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