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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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I was driving today at it was really hot so I stopped at gas station and I got out and my coolant was seriously water falling out of my truck and it can't be hose or a hole because I had no coolant after it poured out so I put water in it so I could get home and now nothing pours out anymore? Need help do t want to drive truck now
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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So, you are saying you were driving and the truck overheated. You pulled into a gas station and the truck was pouring out coolant. It can't be a hose or hole as there was no coolant left in the truck. You then poured water in it so you could get home, and now nothing is coming out. Correct? If so...

1. Where was the coolant pouring out of when you opened up the hood?
2. Did the truck overheat anymore after you drove it home after filling it up?
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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So, you are saying you were driving and the truck overheated. You pulled into a gas station and the truck was pouring out coolant. It can't be a hose or hole as there was no coolant left in the truck. You then poured water in it so you could get home, and now nothing is coming out. Correct? If so...

1. Where was the coolant pouring out of when you opened up the hood?
2. Did the truck overheat anymore after you drove it home after filling it up?
It never over heated I went to gas station just to get drink and it was pouring out under truck right under the engine coolant container, doesn't leak now
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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I bet it was the cap. If the cap becomes loose, or allows the pressure to drop, all the back pressure goes to the overflow tank. Then just like yours did, the coolant will come gushing out.
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Where you at? I can help you out if you're nearby.
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Rosemount Minnesota
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Fordguy911
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Almost. I bet it was the cap as well. I would also check the smaller hoses from the overflow tank. I'd refill and get the air out of the system.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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It can't be cap, the cap wasn't wet or the container that the engine coolant wasn't wet either
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Maybe it is not leaking since may not be full. As for leaks check the overflow tank for splits or cracks.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Well I filled it up with water
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