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Old 07-12-2009, 10:31 PM
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still leaking antifreeze from radiator cap

I change the expansion tank and the cap but I getting a leak at the cap. What could be causing the antifreeze from leaking at the cap?
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Old 07-12-2009, 10:34 PM
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could it be from air still in the system? Or a new cap bad?
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Old 07-13-2009, 05:01 PM
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Is the system overfilled? Too much coolant can cause a leak at the cap when warm until the excess is gone and the system can pressure up properly.
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Old 07-13-2009, 06:42 PM
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Bad cap. Warped neck on reservior. Bad headgasket.
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