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10-22-2006, 09:29 PM

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Twisted

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RE: Coolant Level

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ORIGINAL: Boss_Hotrod

If you recently changed to fluid it might just be getting the air out. Back when we changed ours out we had to constatnly add coolant. We quit having to add some after a few weeks. Check for leaks also.

+1. I had the exact same experience. Did you just drain and refill the system? Also, I had a tiny leak where the upper radiator hose attaches to the thermostat housin. And, even though I never noticed any dripping or anything, I assume this was also affecting the coolant level.

10-22-2006, 09:31 PM

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PONY GUY

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RE: Coolant Level

gget your self a block tester that will tell you is you HG is leaking but it could be anything seaping gasket on intake , on thermostate. water pump , or timing case cover could have a leak behind it and change yoru oil the water might not have mixed with you oil and it could be sitting at the botom of the pan

10-22-2006, 10:12 PM

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ZachW04Stang

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RE: Coolant Level

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ORIGINAL: jody

Oh, I haven't bought a complete gasket set for a while now,(years) is Fel-Pro still the way to go for quality? Mr. Gasket?

I just used a fel pro kit. They include some really good gaskets but I would get different valve cover and oil pan gaskets. They send you cork ones in the kit. I'd use a rubber one instead.