Sentences with phrase «radiator hose»

I would recommend searching on the engine near the thermostat and the upper and lower radiator hose for a missing hose.

Also, I found a leak at the upper radiator hose.

You could also pull off the bottom radiator hose.

After pulling over I found that the top radiator hose was hot as balls and the bottom cold as could be.

The good news is that a new radiator hose is cheap and pretty simple to install.

When you see this happening, you need to stop the car and check the lower radiator hose.

Perhaps even a quick check of the upper radiator hose to make sure the thermostat isn't stuck open.

Drain the coolant and cut about an inch off of the lower radiator hose on the driver side for a better fit.

To drain the coolant fully you will need to both open the drain (probably the petcock, but check for something around the lower radiator hose as well) and open the cap so that you allow air in.

I attempted to do a cooling system flush today (along with replacement of radiator hoses, water pump and thermostat).

Have had to replace radiator hoses and one of the windshield washer nozzles (again probably due to the heat here).

Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator by first loosening the clamp and then gently but firmly twisting the hose to ensure that it is not stuck on.

The car is accompanied by service records from the current owner documenting new gaskets, oil and filter changes, and a recent lower radiator hose replacement, as well as an accident - free CARFAX report.

Thermostat and sensor changed radiator hose was collapsed bought a new hose but haven't tested it what could be the next step if that doesn't work it runs hot after a 5 minute drive around the corner

He is the stoic man, pushing his emotions to this tragedy inside until they burst like an overheated radiator hose.

I've had to replace the main radiator hose on my Forrester three times in just a few days.

I had all the ingredients in the pot simmering except sausage when my husband needed help with a leaky radiator hose on the plow truck (snowstorm on the way!)

He's a small - time gambler with a backpack full of cash, an overdue debt in Vegas and a broken radiator hose.

true, but I still tend to use a flat screwdriver for smaller jobs, such as dislodging stiff radiator hoses or bits of trim.

Air lock in coolant system (with engine cold and shut off, remove coolant filler cap (fill to water level if required) then squeeze bottom radiator hose several times until no air bubbles come from the place you filled with water.

The bottom radiator hose after driving to work is cold to the touch and has no pressure but all other hoses are hot and carry pressure?

The dash gauge indicates and upper radiator hose gets hot but radiator doesn't boil I removed lower hoses and nothing is coming from water pump

If that is the case, and it's not from spilling it while filling the radiator, I would say radiator hose, radiator, cap, or possibly overflow bottle depending on where that is located.

I have a 95 GMC Sierra 5.7 it suddenly overheated one day and the upper radiator hose busted.

Quick question: How would you check whether the lower radiator hose collapses while you rev the car?

The thermostat only bypasses the the upper radiator hose through which hot coolant from the engine flows to the radiator to be cooled so your engine reaches normal operating temp faster.

* Main top radiator hose bursting suddenly spewing coolant all over the windshield.

You need to check your return radiator hose.

You should be replacing the upper / lower radiator hoses occasionally as it is, so definitely give them a check if you haven't replaced them in the last few years.)

Anecdotal evidence: Once upon a time I overheated an engine in the dead of winter after a cracked lower radiator hose lead to all my coolant leaking out — I wasn't aware it was compromised and didn't realize it was leaking out as I was driving.

it is not the actual radiator hose as i changed it thinking it was that.

However, they can be used to remove radiator hoses, as most of them are secured with spring - type hose clamps.

You will need to be more specific with the year of the vehicle with the engine size and what radiator hose you need replaced if you want the correct time it will take to replace a radiator upper or lower...

The lower radiator hose goes to the water inlet on the engine block.

Noticed the layout under the hood could be better especially the upper radiator hose accessibility.

Jim, you need to go to the junkyard and buy 100 old radiator hoses.

Well, Jim needs sacrificial radiator hoses.

Radiator hoses didn't work — neither did anything

If you find that it has been emanating from the rubber radiator hose, there is a good chance you can do a quick fix and get things moving to drop it off at the shop or get it into the driveway as long as you do not have a long drive ahead of you.

Perform routine maintenance on vehicles such as oil changes, transmission flushes, power steering flushes, coolant flushes, induction services and general vehicle servicing such as serpentine belts, shocks, radiator hoses etc..

And there's Harold's Country Club, a steakhouse, bar and dancehall in a converted downtown car garage with fan belts and radiator hoses still on the walls — what placemaking is all about.

Black and red Oracle headlights, LED taillights, custom maple bed, black powder - coated chassis with raw aluminum finished suspension components, Eddie Motorsport hood hinges, LizardSkin ceramic insulation and sound control, stainless - steel radiator hoses and custom dual exhaust finish off this sophisticated - looking and sounding pickup.

If the thermostat is going bad (sticking closed), you'd most likely see the top radiator hose being a lot cooler than the inlet side heater hose.