THe reassembly didn't go well. A failed seal, a cracked hose or similar.
radiator hose needs replacing. use and heat will cause hose to collapse when worn out
Could be low on coolant or a sticky thermostat.
Bad Head gasket? Low coolant? Clogged radiator? Bad thermostat? System airbound? Defective radiator cap? Collapsing radiator hoses? Cooling fan not working? Water pump not circulating coolant?
Low coolant level, internal or external coolant leak or faulty thermostat.
Never flushing & replacing your anti-freeze/coolant...
A crack near or on the thermostat housing can cause a coolant leak in a 1996 Grand Marquis. The thermostat housing is located near the manifold on this vehicle.
Low coolant, bad coolant, blockage in the coolant line, bad heater core or element, bad thermostat
Lack of coolant, faulty thermostat, radiator fan not working...
Bad thermostat, Low on engine coolant--( coolant leak ) Cracked head, Leaking head gasket,
no heat in 96 ford taraus,new thermostat,has coolant in it
Possible causes: low coolant level; thermostat stuck in the closed position; faulty water pump.
the reason why the coolant is spilling up over the reservoir is because the thermostat needs to be replaced because when the engine needs water the thermostat heats up from the engine and causes the springs to expant which opens a seal to allow the water throughout the engine i just realpaced the thermostat in my volkswagen