1993 Honda Civic Loose Hose

1993 HONDA CIVIC
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MARYMARY2009
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1993 Honda Civic 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive

I need to know how a radiator hose left loose could cause coolant or water to get into my engine causeing it to ruin my engine?
May 5, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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F4I_GUY
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That's simple.

It couldn't. The only way for coolant to get into the engine is via the headgasket or a cracked sleeve/head.

Now, if you lost coolant through that leaking hose and you overheating resulting in a torn headgasket then that is different.
May 6, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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