but definitely replace at least the hose.
Bulge in hose
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Bulge in hose
I took my car out of storage late last week. After washing it I checked the fluid levels, started it up and let it run for a bit. After about 10 minutes I shut if off and was inspecting the engine bay when I noticed that the upper radiator hose had a bulge in it where it meets the engine block. I let the car cool down and examined it again and it seem to come down a bit. I squeezed it an compared it to the rest of the hose and it seemed a little soft compared to everywhere else. Needless to say I ordered a new hose but was wondering if it is possible that the thermostat may also have an issue. Is it a wearable item?
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I took my car out of storage late last week. After washing it I checked the fluid levels, started it up and let it run for a bit. After about 10 minutes I shut if off and was inspecting the engine bay when I noticed that the upper radiator hose had a bulge in it where it meets the engine block. I let the car cool down and examined it again and it seem to come down a bit. I squeezed it an compared it to the rest of the hose and it seemed a little soft compared to everywhere else. Needless to say I ordered a new hose but was wondering if it is possible that the thermostat may also have an issue. Is it a wearable item?
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I took my car out of storage late last week. After washing it I checked the fluid levels, started it up and let it run for a bit. After about 10 minutes I shut if off and was inspecting the engine bay when I noticed that the upper radiator hose had a bulge in it where it meets the engine block. I let the car cool down and examined it again and it seem to come down a bit. I squeezed it an compared it to the rest of the hose and it seemed a little soft compared to everywhere else. Needless to say I ordered a new hose but was wondering if it is possible that the thermostat may also have an issue. Is it a wearable item?
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Thanks gents. I'll pick up a new thermostat as well. I know these cars are built well but with 110K on the clock I need to keep an eye out for these little anomalies so she can last me another 110 
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Perfect time to buy an LS2 thermostat housing and use a conventional thermostat. Plug-n-play and any future thermostat issues/needs, will be WAY cheaper. GM did away with the all-one-piece thermostat and housing assembly on all LS engines (LS2, LS3, LS7, etc) beginning with the LS2s.
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Perfect time to buy an LS2 thermostat housing and use a conventional thermostat. Plug-n-play and any future thermostat issues/needs, will be WAY cheaper. GM did away with the all-one-piece thermostat and housing assembly on all LS engines (LS2, LS3, LS7, etc) beginning with the LS2s.
And yes, I'll get my bulge checked out
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When you're down there make sure you blow out the radiator. I blew mine out last weekend and I was surprised how bad it was since it ran so cool. There were leaves, a knapkin, several receipts, cigarette, and a check stub. These cars make good vacuum cleaners.
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When you don't get a bulge in your hose is when you have a problem.
I'd get with Chip at cca and pick up a set of silicone hoses in your choice of colors
I'd get with Chip at cca and pick up a set of silicone hoses in your choice of colors
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