I just had that problem on my '95. One third of the overflow bottle every
other day. It turned out to be the rebuilt water pump, put on in March.
Yes, the system should retain about 95 % of the coolant.
Yes, it could be a head gasket. Biff Byrum
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Kramarsky" <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 7:59 AM
Subject: DML: Am I using too much coolant?
> DML:
>
> In my 1992 V8 Dakota it seems that every 4 weeks ( 1 month ) I'm putting
about 1 cup of coolant back into radiator and another cup or two of coolant
in the reservoir bottle. I checked all the hoses and connections and there
are no leaks there. The reservoir bottle is new and not cracked and the
tubing is all new too. I checked the tubing connections. all good.
>
> Q:
> Shouldn't the coolant system retain all coolant fluid? (y or n)
>
> Can it be a head gasket?
> If yes, is there a way to check for this?
> I mean, is there a way to put the system under pressure and monitor the
pressure level for several minutes?
>
> Dan K.
> '92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.55 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL, AC.
>
> Mods: Cool air, K&N oil/air, Autolite 3924s, re-located IAT.
>
> Future: Swap motor for a slightly modified Magnum 5.9L engine.
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