Burping up at the reservoir!

[96blak54]

The 01 cobra be burping up antifreeze out of the reservoir cap. Was driving around on lunch one day. Got back to work in my parking spot and antifreeze was dripping on the ground. WTF! So i popped the hood and took a look. The only area i see antifreeze escaping is the reservoir cap. The car runs great, no miss, not sluggish, i do see possible antifreeze tracking on the front cover from the water pump, but not at an alarming state to be concerning. The car did sit untouched for about 8yrs. Yall think its simply the reservoir cap?

 

[RAU03MACH]

I noticed these cheap ass caps plastic caps are not worth a crap
It got weak while sitting
Replace be done

 

[ttocs]

I think it is probable and the easiest to test so I would start there. But I don't think you need car maint advice from me with as much as you know.

 

[Tillerman77]

The 01 cobra be burping up antifreeze out of the reservoir cap. Was driving around on lunch one day. Got back to work in my parking spot and antifreeze was dripping on the ground. WTF! So i popped the hood and took a look. The only area i see antifreeze escaping is the reservoir cap. The car runs great, no miss, not sluggish, i do see possible antifreeze tracking on the front cover from the water pump, but not at an alarming state to be concerning. The car did sit untouched for about 8yrs. Yall think its simply the reservoir cap?

Yes, replace the cap.

 

[96blak54]

Great idea! Ill replace the cap!

Thanks homies!

 

[I_LIKE_TURTLEZ]

Great idea! Ill replace the cap!

Thanks homies!

Use an OEM cap for coolant & gas tanks if at all possible. Aftermarket ones almost never seal fully.