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96 tacoma 5vz water going somewhere

Discussion in 'New Members' started by king5897, Jan 22, 2019.

  1. Jan 22, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    king5897

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    I have put in new rad. new hoses, no water in engine or trans, no leaks, but slowly disappearing from overflow...your thoughts tks
     
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  2. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    Rujack

    Rujack Stop Global Whining

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    Head gasket is my guess. Leak down test might be in order.

    Did you use a new radiator cap also?
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    king5897

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    yes, new cap, and not tested yet as i have plenty of power tks...
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    Rujack

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    Not sure why this is relevant. Power wouldn’t necessarily be affected.
     
  5. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    Rujack

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    You might also try adding a little tracer dye to the water.
     
  6. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:47 AM
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  7. Jan 22, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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  8. Jan 22, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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  9. Jan 22, 2019 at 12:05 PM
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    Did you put enough coolant in and burp the system?
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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