While you are at it, check the radiator cap. First make sure it is the
right one, they 3/4" neck ones aren't that easy to find, especially in a 4 #
rating, at your typical auto parts store. Then make sure it hasn't lost some
of its "spring". Adding an overflow bottle may also help, at least it will
help keep the coolant out of the environment. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Geo & Kathleen Hahn" <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com>
To: "TR" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] RE: tr2 engine problems
> tr1414@aol.com wrote:
>
>>the car boils over after it is shut down and pours out maybe a quart of
>>liquid if i drive it around of 10 to 15 mins.
>
> Sorry to ask something so basic... but how full are you filling the
> radiator? In my experience that header tank should be almost empty when
> cold (maybe just a bit of coolant in the bottom). More than that and it
> will barf it out as soon as it warms up.
>
> Another thought: Have you confirmed that the thermostat is opening (felt
> the upper & lower radiator hoses)?
>
> Geo H
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