Why would I be getting coolant overspray again???

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  1. SRTLUVR

    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    Over the past few drives, since I've picked up my car from the torque converter fix, I've been getting a fair amount of coolant spray again, and I'm having to clean it every day. It's squirting out the "blow hole" in the resevoir, all over the inside front fender.

    Could it be overfilled?? They flushed everything when they did the converter swap, maybe they put too much coolant in?? My temps are staying normal, under 200 degrees. I haven't had this issue since I first got the car, and had the same coolant gunk that everyone else had. Should I empty my resevoir a bit?? Thoughts?? What else could cause it??
     
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    too much coolant in the system...... pressure builds up when it gets hot and bleeds off through that hose. i had the same issue and dropped the coolant level a touch.... no issues anymore!!!
     
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    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    Coolant levels are within normal after cooling, I've checked. As I pull it into the garage, the level is a touch over the max line......

    And I'm wiping that shit off with Meguiars Ultimate Detail Spray immediately. That's what bugs me the most, I just got my entire engine bay painted recently!!!!! [​IMG]

    Will do Chris, I'll be detailing her tomorrow nite, so I'll get a little coolant outta there, maybe a couple cups or so. Thanks dude. :)
     
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    get a turkey baster and pull a couple of full tubes and all should be good!!
     
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    ALABAMA MSRT8 Full Access Member

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    keep ur foot out of the floor board! that mite help.
     
  6. SRTLUVR

    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    Cool. Don't have a turkey baster, but I have an idea.....
    Yup, Kyron can suck the coolant out!!!!! :D