1997 Chevrolet Lumina Just Changed Thermostat Radiator Start Car Coolant Leaking

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
120,000 MILES
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DRUDIBAUGH
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just changed thermostat and radiator start car and coolant leaking (forced out under a lot of pressure) around radiator cap and bottom hose (at engine). As soon as start it is leaking. It is really cold out also. Can't figure what it could be??
Jan 23, 2013 at 1:53 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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most likely has a blown head gasket from overheating

Roy
Jan 23, 2013 at 1:54 AM
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