Ruko Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 I have a problem keeping coolant in my rad. I have moved the overflow bottle up front and run an oversize Magnum rad with Engine Ice coolant but it still pukes it all out. I have a temp gauge and it runs between 140-150 so it is not overheating. In fact it starts dumping all the coolant out before it even hits 120. None of the other guys I ride with have this problem and they are still using stock rads. Any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiddz Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Sounds like a hose is collapsing on you. I've seen this happen on cars several times. The bottom hose collapses under the draw from the water pump and the water flowing back into the radiator has nowhere to go so it dumps out the overflow. Could be the same thing here. Also, check to see the hose between the right and left carbs is secure and not cracked. If it comes loose, the right cylinder will lean out and overheat and will do the same thing you describe. My buddy's '90 used to do this all the time. We replaced that hose and it's been several years since he's puked coolant. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruko Posted December 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Thanks I'll change those hoses and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoin39 Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Also check to make sure your vent hoses are all clean, have you had the impeller out lately? Maybe forgot the pin in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banchetta Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Are you overfilling the bottle?? It has to expand when the motor warms up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk02banshee Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 maybe the radiator cap is'nt holding enough pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeBrian Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Check to see if your temp needle is in there correctly.Maybe the needle is pushed in too far and not letting coolant circulate. Just a shot in the dark but just trying to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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