2000 Honda Accord Changed Radiator Cap Water Into Overflow Bottle Back Radiator

2000 HONDA ACCORD
275,689 MILES
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WENDYLEE
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I changed my radiator cap and the water is going into the overflow bottle and not going back to the radiator, what could be the reason for that?
Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Is the radiator fan working?
Apr 27, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Most likely you have a bad head gasket.
Apr 27, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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