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sell4u:
Thanx again all for the run to Kiama today. Sorry didnt get to go to the :cool:

Today was 1st decent lengthy drive, temp wise perfect all the way until we hit traffic @ Kiama and the 57's temp gauges (2) both went North - 240 degrees +

To head home, the radiator had lost 2.5l of water, so topped up, did nothing else and headed off. Guess what - alls perfect

When i got home i thought i would leave the 57 running in the driveway and after 15 minutes nothing. The 2nd temp gauge would get to 200 deg, thermos would kick in, temp drop to 180 then repeat???????

Specs - 350 chev, pwr alloy radiator, thermos x2 but no overflow bottle / catch can and i have been driving her daily past few weeks.....

Any thoughts - maybe an air lock, 1 of the hoses collapsed, thermostat got stuck, radiator cap faulty??? ;7

cpu:

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..........no overflow bottle / catch can.

 
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I would suggest in there lays your problem.  She would eventually over time loose enough water to run hot.

Steve:
bottom radiator hose collapsed (sucked in ) whilst driving ?
with t stats for insurance i always drill 2 ,3 mm holes in them as a safety measure as i have been caught before

cpu:
sell4u, I was just downloading the video of the day, which I will post tomorrow, in it there is a water trail coming from you car as we pulled into Kiama carpark.  You'll see what I man when I post the video.  Might help you out.

Cheers
CPU

sell4u:
Thanx CPU

She was boiling when i pulled in.

I checked the radiator this morning and after the trip back and sitting in the drive way afterwards for 15 min she only need 500ml to top up.

I reckon the old girl probably dumped a good 2L after pulling up in the car park in Kiama? ;J

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