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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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Why does my upper rad hose collapse , and how do i fix it..!
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Your radiator cap (overflow tank cap) is defective. Cheap and easy replacement.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
That will correct the collapsed hose. Don't forget to burp the system and top off the coolant after you replace the cap. Most likely you lost some coolant and got some air into the system as a result of the problem.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Your radiator cap (overflow tank cap) is defective. Cheap and easy replacement.
Also, how old are your hoses? I've found that older hoses tend to soften. It may be time to replace.
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