1998 Plymouth Breeze reserve overflow tank boils when hot

Tiny
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  • 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,000 MILES
Recently had my radiator changed because my reserve tank was boiling when changed it stopped just 3 days ago I changed the radiator cap and the problem started again what is the problem, went to 5 different mechanics and all 5 with different answers and of course very diferent outragous prices please help me
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 AT 2:19 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Were did you get the radiator cap from? It should have 16lb cap on it. Also did you make sure the cap is on tight.

Also, is it boiling or is it bubbling. Smell it, does it smell like exhaust fumes. If so you most likely have a blown head gasket.

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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 AT 2:42 PM

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