Quick car question for those in the know (Coolant issue)

[OnePocket]

I'm pretty sure when he stated "no radiator cap" he meant that the engine in this particular car does not even have a "cap", but instead receives all water flow by filling the plastic overflow vessel which then feeds into the radiator

It still holds pressure so it can circulate through the motor. So it still has to be capped off.

 

[seanm0520]

I'm pretty sure when he stated "no radiator cap" he meant that the engine in this particular car does not even have a "cap", but instead receives all water flow by filling the plastic overflow vessel which then feeds into the radiator

This.

 

[seanm0520]

The cooling system is a closed system so unless you lose fluid/water by removing the cap and creating a pressure-driven geyser, the only way it can lose fluid is via one or more leaks.

And this. The cap wasn't removed, but was punctured. In all, cost me less than $30.

Thanks for the replies, guys.

 

[barman]

Punctured?

That's curious. How would that occur if not a deliberate action?

 

[BAGIANT]

I'm telling you that sodium silicate is the cheapest and best option. My car ran for 7 years after putting that stuff in my radiator. It will definitely fix a blown head gasket which was the problem with my car. Worst that happens is you threw $4 away if it doesn't work. When it cools, it's as hard as anything you've ever seen.....and it lasts.

 

[Defying]

craziest car advice I ever heard bagiant... not that I dont believe it will work.. but who was the first one to try this is what I want too know.. nicely done RXers. wealth of car guys here I see.

 

[barman]

. When it cools, it's as hard as anything you've ever seen.....and it lasts.

If it stays hard for more than four hours, you're supposed to call a doctor

 

[seanm0520]

Punctured?

That's curious. How would that occur if not a deliberate action?

Not a hole right through it, per say, or anything of that sort. I assume I personally messed something up with it when I was messing around with the overflow tank. That was the word the AAMCO guy used and I do live in WV so their vocabulary isn't always going to be right, haha.