over fill tank keeps on filling up with water

2000 FORD MUSTANG
200,000,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS KINARD
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i been having a leek i thought on the bottom left hand side of radiator, but now i don't see any leak there, but now my over fill tank keeps on filling up with water. need help please!
Aug 17, 2020 at 4:04 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

I would start by changing the radiator cap. If the valve does not hold 16 pounds of pressure, the pressure will bleed off to the surge tank.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

Roy

Aug 17, 2020 at 4:47 AM
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