flat radiator hose?
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From: Camden Ohio
flat radiator hose?
Why would my upper radiator hose be flat? Wasn't like this the other day when I started it, was out tonight looking things over and seen it was flat. Radiator is full, any ideas??
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
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From: Cary nc
Re: flat radiator hose? (Mike71)
I had the same experience not to long ago. I also noticed the car would make a gurgling noise after I parked and shut the ignition off. Shortly thereafter my water pump went. After replacing the water pump the gurgling has stopped and hose has been fine.
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Re: flat radiator hose? (dacarlto)
Very well could be, car sat outside (not started) for 6 years, it's a wonder the thing even starts.
Better to be safe than sorry I guess, time to start taking things apart...... WOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
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Better to be safe than sorry I guess, time to start taking things apart...... WOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
Thanks!
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From: wellington N Zealand
Re: flat radiator hose? (Mike71)
Collapsed due to the wire retainers inside rusting out or just plain old and tired and lost tensile strength. Could be aided by a weak radiator cap.
When your car heats up and presurises the system it also forces water past the pressure cap into the plastic radiator reservoir.
When it cools it creates a vacum. With a weakened hose it causes it to suck in.
If you want to check this process put hot water in a plastic drink bottle. put the cap on tightly and shake it. Carefully loosen cap and pressure will be released. (Watch it as water is hot.):mad:
Tighten up cap and leave it.. come back later and you will see the bottle is all squished flat. :cool: :cool: :cool:
When your car heats up and presurises the system it also forces water past the pressure cap into the plastic radiator reservoir.
When it cools it creates a vacum. With a weakened hose it causes it to suck in.
If you want to check this process put hot water in a plastic drink bottle. put the cap on tightly and shake it. Carefully loosen cap and pressure will be released. (Watch it as water is hot.):mad:
Tighten up cap and leave it.. come back later and you will see the bottle is all squished flat. :cool: :cool: :cool:
