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Old 06-17-14, 10:14 AM
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Default Foam On Radiator Crumbling!

Ok I haven't seen this before on my other GS so I had to ask as it was in the engine bay. I found some foam on the radiator and I haven't seen that before, it was literally crumbling as it was hot so it was basically falling off. Has anyone else had this occur to there GS and is this normal.
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Old 06-17-14, 05:06 PM
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Looks like the same thing that has happened on my 2GS.... Heat must kill that foam...
Old 06-17-14, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Looks like the same thing that has happened on my 2GS.... Heat must kill that foam...
Yep. High heat and the lack of moisture is what breaks down foam. Though it is a little surprising to see it in a car that is only a couple of years old.
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