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Subject:Re: Alt belt broke-where's the coolant?
From:Ken Lewis
Date:Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:28:09 -0400
James,

    After the overflow tank fills, the fluid is violently expelled out the
small holes in the top by the force of coolant expanding into steam. It then
proceeds to coat every square inch of the engine compartment. Hence the
difficulty identifying the source. As the engine cooled, while you made your
repairs (nicely done), it drew back the contents of the overflow tank.
    All in all; I would say you were VERY lucky.

Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/