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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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Question Coolant Issues

Hey guys. I just started having a problem with my FC. It has been leaking coolant all over the fan shroud. It's coming up from under where the cap screws on. I have replaced the radiator already, but no luck. The engine does not seem to be overheating or anything, but I'm going through a good bit of coolant. Any ideas?
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Is the hose to the recovery tank on tight?
Maybe the recovery hose is split?
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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did you replace the cap or reuse the old one?
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SureShot
Is the hose to the recovery tank on tight?
Maybe the recovery hose is split?
No, I replaced it when I replaced the radiator.

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did you replace the cap or reuse the old one?
I just used the one that was on before. Would that cause it to blow out like that?
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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No, I replaced it when I replaced the radiator.



I just used the one that was on before. Would that cause it to blow out like that?

if its shot yes
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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+1. If there's coolant spraying from under the rad cap, I'm surprised you didn't replace the rad cap first. I mean, it's cheap and easily available, and it is a part that eventaully fails and needs to be replaced.
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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Well I had thought about it, but its not blowing out from under the cap. Its coming from right under that, where it bolts onto the rad.
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