Why is the upper rad hose collapsing in cold weather when engine is cold?

2008 SUBARU LEGACY
18,000 MILES
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BRIAND
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Is this hose defective? Can it be replaced without loss of coolant?
Nov 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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most likely a failed cap.

Roy
Nov 15, 2011 at 7:01 PM
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