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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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bubbleing out of reservoir

2000 Z28,,,80,000miles,,,,,,not overheating but y is the coolant bubbling out the top of my reservoir!!!
Old May 20, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Re: bubbleing out of reservoir

I'd say flush the system and put some new coolant in.
Old May 21, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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Re: bubbleing out of reservoir

Might need a new radiator cap, maybe?
Old May 22, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Re: bubbleing out of reservoir

almost definatly needs a new cap

if it isn't holding the 18Lbs of pressure needed, it will allow coolant into the resevoir and over flow it.
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