Pressure from the radiator is excessive

Tiny
P WARD D
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  • 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 13,000 MILES
I recently know noticed that my radiator cap was leaking when my fluid got to warmer when I stop the vehicle. I've been driving for approximately a year without any problems. I tried to drain my radiator fluid and replace my cap with a new cap but the pressure buildup blew off one of my radiator hoses. I reconnect the hose and put the old leaky cap back on it runs fine, it doesn't overheat. There's nothing in my oil, but there's still a problem. Could you please help me? Thank you
Saturday, March 9th, 2019 AT 5:50 AM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Make sure that you are using anti freeze in your cooling system, if not some times you can have steam build up in your system causing problems like this. I have included Cooling System diagnostics from the vehicle manufacturer in the diagrams below. Let us know if there is anything else we can help you with.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Saturday, March 9th, 2019 AT 3:44 PM

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