coolant problem

1998 VOLVO S70
27,000 MILES • 2.4L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MACOOPER
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coolant gushing out of coolant tank.
Aug 3, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Macooper,

Where exactly is it gushing out? Is it coming out of the cap when the vehicle is running or is leaking out?

Maybe get a video of it doing it unless this is happening when it is overheating. If that is the case, I don't need a video, just that level of detail so I can best assist. Thanks
Aug 3, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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MACOOPER
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I replaced lower radiator hose,refilled with water and radiator flush.When car reaches operating temperature water gushes out of coolant tank with cap open.
Aug 3, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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JIS001
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Hi and welcome to 2carpros. As KASEKENNY1 stated earlier. Can you upload a video to see what is going on? What happens if you leave the cap on for 5 minutes and open the cap up? Also is there exhaust fume smells coming from the bottle? Let us know please.
Aug 3, 2019 at 10:25 PM
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