I recently replaced all of the cooling system on my '95. That included Denso radiator, denso thermostat, upper and lower hoses, PHH, heater control valve, with all new Toyota Red coolant and distilled water. Everything has been running smoothly for the past couple weeks until I looked underneath today and saw some coolant spray on the front diff and other parts. I thought it might be the placement of the spring retainer on the lower rad (I kept the original clamps) and when I squeezed the clamp to readjust, coolant sprayed everywhere.
That's strange to me. I figured if it was at temp then the pressure should be releasing somewhere else. The only possible thing I can think of is the radiator cap (Stant). My original is corroded or else I'd put it back on. Is there any other reason there would be that much pressure in the hose?
Also, the overflow bottle is down to the minimum mark after two weeks of mild driving. Which means it's probably been leaking for a little bit and it's definitely not putting coolant back in.
Do those oem springloaded clamps need to be aligned just perfectly to seal? Or will this pressure go away with a new rad cap?
That's strange to me. I figured if it was at temp then the pressure should be releasing somewhere else. The only possible thing I can think of is the radiator cap (Stant). My original is corroded or else I'd put it back on. Is there any other reason there would be that much pressure in the hose?
Also, the overflow bottle is down to the minimum mark after two weeks of mild driving. Which means it's probably been leaking for a little bit and it's definitely not putting coolant back in.
Do those oem springloaded clamps need to be aligned just perfectly to seal? Or will this pressure go away with a new rad cap?