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Subject:Re: overheating weirdness - expansion tank temporarily going empty
From:Benny boy
Date:Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:33:00 -0400

>>>>but the EXPANSION TANK would be empty!  (the refill tank
would be fine).<<<<

Are you sure you are talking about the right tank? Refill is behind the
licence plate!

Anyway, 2 choice period;
At 75% an sure it's the Expansion tank CAP!!! change this one!

Second possible probleme like stated above, head crack / head gasket failure.

THE ONLY WAY TO BE SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.benplace.com/pressure_test.htm

Regards,Ben