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Discussion in '308/328' started by bonneaud, Nov 2, 2009.

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  1. bonneaud

    bonneaud Karting

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    #1 bonneaud, Nov 2, 2009
    '84 308 QV, one of my last drive before storage. The air was cool so i wonder why some coolant always drip from the drainage tubing attached to the cooling reservoir. The temp was OK, the cap was well on and rubber seal seems OK. Is there any reason for a pressure build up in the system? Any similar experience? Thanks.
     
  2. JohnnyS

    JohnnyS F1 World Champ
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    #2 JohnnyS, Nov 2, 2009
    A weak cap seems to be the more common issue posted in various threads with similar discriptions of the problem.
     
  3. miketuason

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    #3 miketuason, Nov 2, 2009
    Sometimes when you have a little too much coolant it will keeps on spilling out until
    it gets down to the correct level then the dripping will/should stop, assuming it's
    been properly bled.
     
  4. spiderseeker

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    #4 spiderseeker, Nov 2, 2009
    I'd remove the cap and check the coolant level(cold), I keep mine at 1" below the "bottom" of the filler neck. I have no spills. If the level is correct and you're still spilling fluid, replace the cap.
    Be sure to bleed the air out of the system too(with the heat levers on), while you're at it.
     

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