The overflow tank filling is a symptom of either a bad pressure cap or a
compression leak into the coolant system.

Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

birdworks@gmail.com

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> Well it was between the marks when I went to the beach and upon rinsing it
> and having the problem start, I checked and noticed that it was near full.
> I drained it down to between the markes.  Also checked the cap on the main
> tank and coolant sprayed out a little when I removed it. Thanks for the
> help.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 4:29 PM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Michael,
>>
>> When you say the coolant overflow tank is full, do you mean up to the top?
>> It should be between MIn and Max markings.
>>
>>
>> Angus Gordon
>> Bainbridge Island WA
>>
>> birdworks@gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:16 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> BTW-Pressure is coming out of exhaust. Feels like the engine gets hot
>>> quick,
>>> though I could be wrong.  Temp gauge seems to take awhile.  My coolant
>>> overflow and pressure tanks are full. Will pull all wires and try to test
>>> cyllinders later. thanks.
>>> Michael in San Antonio
>>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>> 73 Beetle
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Michael Sullivan <
>>> sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>> > I'm thinking it feels like a clogged fuel filter(>6 months old) I was
>>> on
>>> > empty when this started so I filled up and no change. I hate to think
>>> it was
>>> > a coincidence. Gonna pull the filter today.
>>> >  Michael in San Antonio
>>> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>> > 73 Beetle
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>
>>
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