Radiator air bubbles
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Radiator air bubbles
After I heat the engine up and shut it off lately I noticed that the radiator burps itself. Is this normal? I've never noticed it before.I'm pretty sure it is the original radiator. Could it have a small leak and is sucking in air from the overflow tank? New radiator is on my future upgrade list.
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its possible there is a leak, although it could be anywhere in the cooling system. it also could be that the cap is failing or the thermostat is bad too.
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Do a cooling system pressure test. That way you can narrow down what exactly is leaking. There is no sense in replacing things and throwing money at hunches that may or may not be the issue.
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There are no noticeable coolant puddles. Doubt it is an engine seal or manifold o ring as the car starts easily and smoke free. My next plan for the car was the coolant system. New radiator, new T stat, new cap, flush, refill... I'll probably even splurge for some Racing beat silicon hoses!
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