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22-05-2014, 03:05 PM
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Location: Brisbane
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Just noticed that the coolant is bouncing about in the expansion bottle chamber above the main hose.
When the revs change as the a/c compressor cuts in and out it sends a spurt of coolant into the bottle. It doesn't look like bubbles from a head gasket and the engine is running OK and not using any coolant Is this normal or the signs of a head gasket problem
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22-05-2014, 03:36 PM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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Location: Bibra Lake WA
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Not normal but check for soft/ collapsing radiator hoses and try a new pressure cap first.
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23-05-2014, 09:54 AM
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Location: Canbra
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I have had the same problem. Change of radiator cap and thermostat corrected the issue.
Cheers Stu
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23-05-2014, 05:42 PM
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Then clamp off the hose from the thermostat to the bottle-the radiator may need clogged.
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Coolant moving around in expansion bottle
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