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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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I'm having an issue where I'm losing coolant from the reservoir it steams or spills past the cap. I have replaced the tank and the cap but it still steams out or spills out at hard throttle. It is not a hose I've watched the steam come out and I've tightened the cap as much as possible. Any ideas of what may be causing this? Radiator was replaced recently.
 

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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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Anyone?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 02:48 AM
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Check your oil for coolant. Reverse flush the cooling system. Replace the thermostat. Compression check?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 02:55 AM
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Sad to hear but here you go:
https://volvoforums.com/forum/showth...ewpost&t=63516
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Sounds about the same but there it's no oil inn the coolant thermostat and temp sensor were replaced
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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Would K&W possibly work if it is the gasket?
 
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