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Old 04-13-2006, 12:08 PM
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Hey guys, was just checking the underside of my car today and noticed that their was a few drops of fluid coming from my radiator hose. It drips a few times when I start it up and shut it down and I'm thinking I've got a bit too much fluid in my radiator because all of the clamps and hoses are tight and it only drips when running which sees to me more like a pressure leak from too much fluid. I checked the fluid in my radiator and it's full to the cap.
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how full is your overflow tank?
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Mine always drinks a little over 2 gallons after pulling the heads.

As for your issue, if the radiator is full, i dont think youve got a problem. Keep an eye on it for a while though. Like Mike said, look at your overflow tank as well.
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My overflow tank reads just below cold full when it's been setting. It's not a major leak or anything, just something I can't seem to get to stop.




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