radiator

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
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GABMATT
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radiator flows the hot water into the over flow tank, but does not seem to suck it back into the radiator
Apr 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are both the upper and lower radiator hoses getting hot?
Apr 9, 2011 at 11:45 PM
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GABMATT
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the car doesnt overheat until the water gets low in the radiator. so i would assume it flows through the engine and system. just doesnt seem to return from the overflow tank
Apr 9, 2011 at 11:48 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If the coolant is getting low then you have a leak somewhere.You also need to see if the upper and lower hoses are getting hot then you know your getting flow thru the engine.
Apr 9, 2011 at 11:53 PM
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GABMATT
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also possible i have a crack in the overflow and the water just leaks out as i drive, sucking some back into the radiator but losing some as it takes a few days for the water level to f=get low
Apr 10, 2011 at 12:05 AM
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GABMATT
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thanks for your help.
Apr 10, 2011 at 12:06 AM
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Your welcome get a coolant pressure tester and pump the system and find that leak.
Apr 10, 2011 at 12:23 AM
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