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    rsl0311usmc reacted to cucvrus's post in the thread CUCV Coolant Issue with Like Like.
    Hard top hose is the dead giveaway
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    rsl0311usmc replied to the thread CUCV Coolant Issue.
    If what I did lastnight doesn't solve the issue I am in total agreement with you on the cracked head and head gasket
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    rsl0311usmc replied to the thread CUCV Coolant Issue.
    So a quick update. I put a new overflow hose on late lastnight and filled the radiator all the way up and put the overflow at cold...
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    rsl0311usmc reacted to cucvrus's post in the thread CUCV Coolant Issue with Like Like.
    I had this type of head gasket issue on several CUCV units. It will not heal itself. Expensive additives will not fix it. Remove the...
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    rsl0311usmc reacted to cucvrus's post in the thread CUCV Coolant Issue with Like Like.
    My guess from afar is head gasket or cracked head.
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    rsl0311usmc reacted to Curtisje's post in the thread CUCV Coolant Issue with Like Like.
    That is odd. I think replacing the overflow hose is a good and inexpensive attempt. My only concern is that you may have a weak spot...
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    rsl0311usmc replied to the thread CUCV Coolant Issue.
    Yeah if tomorrow I walk out again and the fluid level is high in the overflow that's were I am leaning. I put a new overflow line on it...
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    rsl0311usmc reacted to 87cr250r's post in the thread CUCV Coolant Issue with Like Like.
    Your head gasket is blown. I just went through this. When the engine is cold remove the radiator cap, start it, and watch for bubbles in...
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    rsl0311usmc replied to the thread CUCV Coolant Issue.
    Alright will do that makes alot of sense also. I did order an oem thermostat (ac delco) to install after I get back from out of town...
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    rsl0311usmc reacted to Barrman's post in the thread CUCV Coolant Issue with Like Like.
    Something to keep in mind is that the 6.2 diesel cooling system has around 4 gallons or 16 quarts of coolant in it. The stock thermostat...
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    rsl0311usmc replied to the thread CUCV Coolant Issue.
    Its a factory radiator and before with the cap off it just pushed it out
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    rsl0311usmc reacted to adf5565's post in the thread CUCV Coolant Issue with Like Like.
    I would start with pressure testing the cooling system. My radiator runs full and uses the expansion tank as balance. Being that you’re...
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    rsl0311usmc replied to the thread CUCV Coolant Issue.
    I am thinking of putting a new overflow hose on the truck with new clamps
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    rsl0311usmc replied to the thread CUCV Coolant Issue.
    Do you have any other ideas why it might be doing this? I tried it the other way to and lastnight it still pushed it into the overflow...
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    rsl0311usmc reacted to Curtisje's post in the thread CUCV Coolant Issue with Like Like.
    If the cooling system is working properly the coolant level in the radiator will be at the neck/cap when you check it in the morning. If...
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