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Old 08-22-2011, 09:36 PM   #1
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The P-side rear wheel well is where the overflow drains to.

This could indicate a lost serpentine belt (waterpump stops, coolant superheats and causes the reservoir cap to vent), or a failed WP resulting in the same symptom.

Could be a hose, but I'm betting on overflow.

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Old 08-23-2011, 06:48 AM   #2
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I'm betting water pump ceased...common issue.
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