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Old 15-06-2007, 03:50 PM
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I have a feeling this may be bad news-when i stop my Xr2 after a run ie when warm,coolant is being blown out the expansion tank -any ideas i am not mechanically minded.No problems when engine running.thanks in advance
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Worn pressure cap
Old 15-06-2007, 04:27 PM
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Expansion tank on mark one is just like a window washer bottle with a clip on top
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Blocked rad maybe?

Any symptoms to suggest a headgasket failure?
Old 15-06-2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenny21
Expansion tank on mark one is just like a window washer bottle with a clip on top
They still have a pressure cap on top of the radiator.
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