1998 Pontiac Grand Am could broken seal on coolant resevoir

Tiny
JATWOOD32
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  • 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
My car is overheating and lossing coolant every other day and the only thing I can find is broken seal on coolant resevoir cap- could that be the problem?
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 AT 8:13 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following: Thermostat, Pressure test the Rad. Cap, Clogged radiator, Fan clutch, Radiator electrical fan, collaspe hoses, water pump
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 AT 8:40 AM

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