Been there. Pressure cap on the overflow tank ($), or radiator has closed up
again ($$).
- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
datsun wrote:
> hi all,
>
> I just installed the K&N filter assemblies on the roadster. I also picked up
> a breather for the valve cover. it is attached with a short piece of 5/8
> hose. fit well. anyway I drove it around for twenty minutes or so. the temp
> sat around 190 until I got to the drive way where it sat for a minute while
> I opened the garage door. coolant started running out of the overflow tank
> hose. the temp was a little over 190 but not much. I pulled into the garage
> and shut her down. the fluid ran for a few seconds and then slowed to a
> drip. I could hear a gurgling sound from the radiator (kind of like a hungry
> stomach heheh). the thermostat is new, the housing was pulled and cleaned
> up, the radiator was rodded by PO. it is a little warm here in vegas today
> as well. any thoughts? the heater core is by-passed. I have not had a chance
> to take it down and get it cleaned and checked. even though it was a little
> warm it was a fun ride.
>
> thx,
>
> mike
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