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Question: resevior over flows and leaks coolant

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pupu, Irving, TX, March 27, 2010, 17:42
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overheating water is circullating thought the heater core was the culprit bypassed heater core still over heating no leaks just a freaked out demonic resevior that pops and sucks and overflow just to repeat the cycle please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Familymechanic March 27, 2010, 18:22
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    You possibly have a Thermostat that is stuck wide open and bypassing the heater core is not necessary only if your heater core is leaking and you should smell the antifreeze in your car. Your resevior is over flowing because your Radiator Cap is defective and needs to be replaced.

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