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Old 12-09-17, 12:50 PM
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I just notice there is a pipe from the coolant connecting to nowhere. I never seen that before. Is that normal or it was connecting to something and now they are just falling apart???
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That's normal, it doesn't connect to anything. It's supposed to go through that ring connected to the tank (right below the pipe in the pictures).
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It's normal. It's an overflow tank. If the overflow tank gets full, it'll dump the excessive coolant through the hose.
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Originally Posted by Matroushi
That's normal, it doesn't connect to anything. It's supposed to go through that ring connected to the tank (right below the pipe in the pictures).
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It's normal. It's an overflow tank. If the overflow tank gets full, it'll dump the excessive coolant through the hose.
Oh. I see. Thanks guys. Is it okie if the overflow coolant gets into the radiator?
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Yes, it’s ok. It serves as a dual purpose. Overflow if the cooling system too full or supplies the cooling system if it is low.
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