Radiator foaming when water added

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Nov 22, 2011 | 07:58 PM

itsMikey

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Car: 89 GTA/93 S13/91 Si

Engine: 5.7 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.23

Radiator foaming when water added

is this a sign of something? coolant keeps disappearing..

Nov 22, 2011 | 08:59 PM

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Re: Radiator foaming when water added

You probably have a leak somewhere. Do a pressure test of the coolant system.

Nov 23, 2011 | 11:35 PM

itsMikey

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From: Scottsdale, AZ

Car: 89 GTA/93 S13/91 Si

Engine: 5.7 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.23

Re: Radiator foaming when water added

thats what i thought but how would i know where it is?

Nov 24, 2011 | 02:38 AM

1roc89z28

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Re: Radiator foaming when water added

test it to confirm that u actualy have a leak. then figure it out

Nov 24, 2011 | 05:45 AM

Project 3.4 Camaro

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Joined: Jul 2009

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From: PA

Car: 1996 Camaro, 1985 Camaro

Engine: 3.8, 3.4

Transmission: WC T5, 700r4

Axle/Gears: 3.23(?), 3.42

Re: Radiator foaming when water added

As I said, best way to find a small leak is pressure test....

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