smells like my car is running hot

1985 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
112,000 MILES
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TJ30032
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My teperature gauge reads normal but when I turn my truck off after driving it for a couple of miles antifreeze leaks..? It only does it wen I drive more than like 10 miles.

It smells like my car is running hot but there is no smoke and da gauge doesn't say its running hot
May 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Have temp checked with gauge and system pressure tested for leaks
May 17, 2012 at 3:17 PM
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TJ30032
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Thank..cause aintifreeze leaks from the top but not the radiator cap
May 17, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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pressure test will tell so you can repair
May 17, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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