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when the engine is stopped, the coolant stops flowing. The coolant inside the engine can boil and force coolant into the expansion tank. this is normal.

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Q: Why does water bubble back in to expansion tank when engine is stopped in a petrol 1997 2.5 jeep Cherokee is this thermostat or w pump problem or other?
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