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Old 05-01-2012, 02:42 PM
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So, in the past two weeks, 3 different coolant gaskets have needed to be replaced. What gives?! Why are they all giving out at the same time? Could it be due to the warm temperatures outside?? Im puzzled, and frustrated. luckily its still driveable... for now
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So, in the past two weeks, 3 different coolant gaskets have needed to be replaced. What gives?! Why are they all giving out at the same time? Could it be due to the warm temperatures outside?? Im puzzled, and frustrated. luckily its still driveable... for now
Evey thing wears down over time, sometimes one at a time, some all at once. Since its leaking so much, get it all fixed and now would be an excellent time to do a coolant flush.
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Replace your radiator cap. It sounds like it's getting to high of pressure.
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In a pressurized system, the fluid will seek the easiest way to de-pressurize. Once you make the weakest gasket the strongest, it will find the next weaker place to relieve itself. Same thing on brake lines or anything else like that.
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I second the rad cap...cheap place to start.
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Good call fellas


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