2001 Hyundai Elantra radiator cap blew off and over heated

2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
10,800 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DON KENNEY
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car over heated and cap blew off a new cap was put on and it over heated and blew off again what could be problem
Oct 27, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I need you to check something. With the engine cold, remove the rad cap and start the engine. Does the coolant blow out? Also, check for damage to the radiator where the cap attaches.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Oct 27, 2010 at 9:14 PM
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