Coolant coming out of overflow tank

2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
120,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CONRADISH006
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I changed the coolant at 96,000 miles and now it is dripping coolant out of the overflow tank hose. I don't know what the problem is. I am trying to avoid the thought of it being a head gasket.
Apr 15, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Did you replace the radiator cap? If the cap is bad, it will spill fluid from the tank.

If that is not it, then it may be a hose or a leak in the tank.

Roy
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Apr 15, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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CONRADISH006
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No, my van has a radiator cap on the radiator and an overflow tank. The overflow tank has a hose at the top that spills on the ground. I am assuming that's in case it is overfilled. The coolant is leaking out of the hose that I mentioned earlier.
Apr 16, 2019 at 6:07 AM
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Got it.

Can you post a picture of what you see so I see the hose and help you?

Roy
Apr 16, 2019 at 7:15 AM