> coolant was coming out of the top of the refill tank where there are release > holes. BTW, it was about 85 def F. Warm but not scorchingly so. I let things > cool a bit, added about a half a litre of water and pushed off. No signs of > problems the rest of the way home. > Does any one have any ideas as to what may have caused the problem? We seem to be having a rash of bad coolant tank caps that aren't holding preasure. That the cap off and if you can suck air thru it, it's bad. Mine was bad a few weeks ago. Cost about $12 at dealer. TBill ***There is no substitute for a genuine lack of preparation*** |
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