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Date:         Fri, 25 May 2012 16:28:15 -0400
Reply-To:     Hector Zapata <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Hector Zapata <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Pressure cap problem?
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com>
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I'm having the same problem, I think exhaust gases are getting in the cooling system in mine. You need to take your vehicle to a radiator repair shop or a mechanic, and have them test your cooling system for exhaust gases. They use a chemical that changes color if there's a problem. Good luck.

Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula'

On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I think my pressure cap on my 87 is dead. Here are the symptoms. Temp > gauge is in middle. But coolant overflow tank fills up and overflows after > 2hrs of highway driving. When the van sits overnight the overflow tank > still is full. > > Is the cap? > > Ric > > Sent from my iPhone >


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