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radiator not working right???

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bvav22

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I just got into a rear end accident ( i did the rear ening) and repaired the dammage myself, a day after i got it driving i noticed a small leak in coolant, so i checked, found that the tiny hose that goes from the resevior to the radiator by the cap had a SMALL tear and the resevoir had like backup and filled it self amlost to the cap, so i cut it and re-attached it. now i havent seen a leak of anysort, the the resevoir still has not gone down, and when i moved it into the garage just now and shut it off i could hear the coolant moving somewhere, but saw no leaks or anything, anyone have any idea of something wrong?
 

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ok , couple things

it shouldnt be filled to the cap , may have overfilled it . (the resevoir that is)

Is your car running hot? it may be overheating .
 
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When you shut down the motor you will here movement in ther engine. all it is, is pressure of the coolant moving around. No worries.
 
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Yes you will hear the coolant moving around (that's what it does)

The only realy reason for it overflowing that badly is overheating. However, what kind of condition is your radiator cap in? If it is old/rusty/seals rotting, then replace it as it is no longer doing its job: 1) seal the cooling system and provide a means of pressure increase to raise the boiling point, 2) to act as a check valve from when expansion or overheating has taken place.

Check the cap first!
 

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i cant even get the cap off is that bad? its not rusted radiator is only 2 years old, and i done think its overheating, at least my temp guage hasnt gone to high, and i didnt fill the coolant that high, it backed up that high
 
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