Radiator overflow bottles

[Absinth]

so bottom line is that no bottle with radiator draining onto road is how it should be yes?

Yes..... the overflow hose is held to the side of the radiator with two tabs bent around it and the hose extends about 6inches past the bottom of the radiator.

so i guess i'll just have to keep a very close eye on the water level

Just have your radiator checked by a radiator shop or do what I do and just get it re-cored for peace of mind. Around $350 is bugger all in the scheme of things....