Collapsed radiator hoses
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Collapsed radiator hoses
I had my 91' (L98) A/C converted over to the newer system today. I noticed tonight that my upper and lower radiator hoses are collapsed.
Does anyone know if the A/C conversion could have caused the hoses to collapse?
Thanks!
Does anyone know if the A/C conversion could have caused the hoses to collapse?
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: backwoods upstate ny
i've seen a number of lower hoses collapse, never an upper, its just an age/ heat thing, nothing to do with a/c....a car that runs ok under light loads but overheats if you twist it up may have a lower hose collapsing-- sitting still with the engine warmed up and revving the engine you can see it happen.
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From: Georgia
Originally Posted by redrose
i've seen a number of lower hoses collapse, never an upper, its just an age/ heat thing, nothing to do with a/c....a car that runs ok under light loads but overheats if you twist it up may have a lower hose collapsing-- sitting still with the engine warmed up and revving the engine you can see it happen.
Thanks for the input,
I'm going to change them out this weekend. Vince
Cruising
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From: Omaha Nebraska
I have a 90 convertible. My upper radiator hose also collapses when it cools. I thought it needed replaced so did so. It didn't make any difference. The new one also does it. I think it is because there is not a spring inside the hose to support it. It doesn't seem to cause any problem as it opens up when the engine is running warmed up.
Drifting
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From: Olathe, KS USA
Check your cap and line to the coolant reservoir.
Your hose's are collapsing because the cap or the line will not allow any/enough coolant return in to the system upon cooling.
Good Luck
Your hose's are collapsing because the cap or the line will not allow any/enough coolant return in to the system upon cooling.
Good Luck
Last edited by C4Crazy787; Sep 23, 2006 at 11:26 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Originally Posted by 90convertible for me
I have a 90 convertible. My upper radiator hose also collapses when it cools. I thought it needed replaced so did so. It didn't make any difference. The new one also does it. I think it is because there is not a spring inside the hose to support it. It doesn't seem to cause any problem as it opens up when the engine is running warmed up.
I change his radiator cap and it corrected the problem.
Drifting
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From: CV ca
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by C4Crazy787
Check your cap and line to the coolant reservoir.
Your hose's are collapsing because the cap or the line will not allow any/enough coolant return in to the system upon cooling.
Good Luck
Your hose's are collapsing because the cap or the line will not allow any/enough coolant return in to the system upon cooling.
Good Luck
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Drifting
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From: High Ridge Missouri
Originally Posted by Ttime
My friend's did that too. Check your overflow tank to see if it's fuller when it cold.
I change his radiator cap and it corrected the problem.
I change his radiator cap and it corrected the problem.
Replace your cap.
