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Old 01-23-2017, 12:34 AM   #61
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For a real cheap and fast fix that might work, it looks like your overflow pipe is quite low in the radiator. Cut a short length of rubber hose and put it on the end of the overflow pipe to raise the entrance up to the top of the neck.
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Old 01-23-2017, 05:58 AM   #62
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What post #60 said works perfect i did drill 4 1/8" holes around the perimeter of my thermostat put in a 180 degree.
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Old 01-23-2017, 10:07 AM   #63
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Now i have a new cap and put a piece of rubber hose on the overflow,drove today 30 miles and not a drop of coolant lost.
Problem solved...........thanks for all the good advice.
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