Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....?
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Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....?
I am not too familiar with the closed system used in the LS1 but is it normal for the hoses to be collapsed flat when the motor is off and cold? When I open the cap on the fender the vacuum is released and they pop right out.... Normal or a problem here? :cheers:
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Re: Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....? (Crazy C5 Cowboy)
sounds like you need a new rad cap... and you are sure you are not leaking or consuming fluid? (not you... your car) ;)
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Re: Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....? (Crazy C5 Cowboy)
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I am not too familiar with the closed system used in the LS1 but is it normal for the hoses to be collapsed flat when the motor is off and cold? When I open the cap on the fender the vacuum is released and they pop right out.... Normal or a problem here? :cheers:
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I have a 98 coupe that had the same problem. I replaced the radiator cap and all is well. :)
I am not too familiar with the closed system used in the LS1 but is it normal for the hoses to be collapsed flat when the motor is off and cold? When I open the cap on the fender the vacuum is released and they pop right out.... Normal or a problem here? :cheers:
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I have a 98 coupe that had the same problem. I replaced the radiator cap and all is well. :)
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Re: Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....? (Crazy C5 Cowboy)
Dude, it's very normal but you have to stop opening the radiator cap.
I have been told (and read it somewhere here) that exposimg Dexcool to oxygen is what makes it gel up. I've also read, and abided by, the advice to change the Dexcool every year. Some folks swap out the Dexcool for plain old glycol anitfreeze. I dont know enough about a swap to advise.
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I have been told (and read it somewhere here) that exposimg Dexcool to oxygen is what makes it gel up. I've also read, and abided by, the advice to change the Dexcool every year. Some folks swap out the Dexcool for plain old glycol anitfreeze. I dont know enough about a swap to advise.
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Re: Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....? (keith5)
Thanks, I just changed it when I built the motor a couple months ago. I'll do the radiator cap tomorrow and see what results happen! Appreciate the info guys :cheers:
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Re: Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....? (Crazy C5 Cowboy)
I dont know what everyone else said in this thread, but far from the popular belief... I think you need a new radiator cap.. But then what do we know...
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Re: Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....? (Evil-Twin)
I dont know what everyone else said in this thread, but far from the popular belief... I think you need a new radiator cap.. But then what do we know...
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Re: Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....? (vetterdstr)
this type of radiator hose won't collapse (and it looks good too!) :D
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=748336
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=748336
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Re: Radiator hoses collapsed when engine is cold....? (vetterdstr)
I dont know what everyone else said in this thread, but far from the popular belief... I think you need a new radiator cap.. But then what do we know...
Jesus Christ!!! cant you read the 6 or 7 replies?? :skep: :jester
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Jesus Christ!!! cant you read the 6 or 7 replies?? :skep: :jester
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