Radiator Fluid
07-14-02, 10:55 AM
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Radiator Fluid
Radiator fluid seems to be leaking from the radiator hose cap, and the fluid looks just a bit milky (like a little oil got in it). I was wondering if this was common and it means something more than just needing a new radiator hose cap gasket dealy, sorry if I'm not using the technical terms, I'm tired.
07-14-02, 11:04 AM
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In the rotary, it is very difficult for oil to get into the coolant. Replace the cap to see if that solves the leak. Leaking fluid will often leave a white residue where it drys, so are you sure that is not what you are seeing?
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It didn't get a chance to dry, I saw it leaking green coolant from the hose cap, and in the resevoir for coolant it looked a little milky. What about the leak? Just the gasket or something worse?
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Sonds like the leak is the rad cap itself (from your description...). It could be the gasket, or a cracked housing.
I think the first thing you need to do is completely flush the system, then drive the car for a few days and see if the "milky" colour comes back.
I think the first thing you need to do is completely flush the system, then drive the car for a few days and see if the "milky" colour comes back.
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