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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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hi i just got myskooby taxed today after not driving it for a month. and as soon as started driving it i realised it started to overheat and almost reach the max temp if i wasnt careful. i cheked the water level and it seems to be leaking from the bottom. i just cant see where from the bottom underneath since i already bought with a fmic and cant see past it but it has been dark. going to take a look tomarow morn but can anyone suggest what it might be to help me out plz. its leaking from the driver side just behind the fmic.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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radiator,hose. sure you have got plenty of anti freeze in there bud?
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Possible crack/split in the plastic radiator end cap.
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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oh and i definately need to pt some anti freeze in there. thanks for reminding me of that. i'l try getting underneath tomarow and see where its coming from. i'l get back to you as soon as i have checked it and if i still dont seem to find it. cheerz pal
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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Possible crack/split in the plastic radiator end cap.
agree the most common place they go!!!
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