Leaking radiatorcap

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by knutarild, Jun 12, 2002.

  1. knutarild

    knutarild Member

    I have a problem!
    The radiatorcap is leaking when I turn of the engine. Not while running! (I think!)
    It is not overheated, the temperature is 78 celsius.
    The thermostat is new, and so are also the radiatorcap.
    I think that the waterpump is OK, but I'm not sure.
    Could it be the radiator?
    Please help!
     
  2. 72buick350

    72buick350 i love my BUICK

    check the neck where the radiator cap fits. see if there is any
    cracks in the bottom of the neck. that might be your problem!!!!!!!!
     
  3. knutarild

    knutarild Member

    Neck

    Nope! It's leaking trough the overflow-hole.
     
  4. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    hot

    are sure that the rad is not merely overflowing
    into the overflow container ? when u shut off the motor, the engine temp will rise, the coolant
    expands and overflows in the overflow container .
    this a a normal procedure .
    gerry
     
  5. knutarild

    knutarild Member

    hot

    Is it standard with overflow container on the 68' Skylark?
     
  6. GS69350

    GS69350 Buick NUT

    No, pre 70 did not have one standard... however a 70+ iseasily adapted into the 68/69 and looks good too...
     

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