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Old 12-27-2008, 11:05 AM
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Befuddled. I have a 2001 f250 crew 4x4. I replaced the radiator last year with a new one. Seems when I have the plow on or off, i fill the coolant tank with 50/50 mix to just under where it says max cold fill. Sometimes going down the road i can see the "spray" at night with my plow on, like its spraying out the front of the truck. There are no holes in the radiator as i have pulled it and checked it. After a few days the coolant is down to the bottom of the tank. I dont see any leaks and the exhaust runs clear when warm or hot. I have seen coolant by my battery next to the radiator cap, but not much.( possibly spilled when filling)Could a bad cap cause it to "cook off" to a point and then stop when pressure doesnt go as high?
 
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Old 12-28-2008, 12:40 PM
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The seal under the could be dry rotted, or not venting properly. But I would first check the hose from the radiator to water bottle, make sure properly connected and not leaking. Also check upper & lower radiator hoses. Check under hoses and low spots in engine compartment for evidence of where leak has been going.
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 11:32 PM
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Problem seems to be solved, i'll keep ya posted. The return clamp from radiator to tank (of course it's a stock quick clamp) was seaping, I replaced it with a real clamp. seems to be working.
 
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