1996 Honda Accord Car Showed Signs Over Heating Today Resevior Cap Made Bang

1996 HONDA ACCORD
165 MILES
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the car showed no signs of over heating. but today the resevior cap made a bang of a noise and came off and coolant was eveywhere under the hood. is it the water pump or thermostat. and does the timming belt ect,, have to be replaced. and is the engine going to be ok?
Mar 16, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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The pressure cap may not have been fitted correctly , i would replace and ensure that it is locked down and test drive to see if cooling system in working correctly first.
Mar 17, 2013 at 3:45 AM
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