lower radiator hose replacement

2005 DODGE DURANGO
155,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MYLII04
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i replaced my upper radiator hose with no issues after, after i replaced my lower one, i put enough distilled water in to make it to the AutoZone near me for coolant and 3 minutes down the road my temperature gauge was at 85% or so and my car started smoking/steaming, making ticking noises. i heard you have to bleed the system, how would i do that in my car?
May 23, 2021 at 4:53 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This system does not require any bleeding procedure that is different than any other engine which just requires the air to be worked out of it. So systems have bleeder valves but this just requires the system to be bleed. Here is a video that will help with this on a similar vehicle. Clearly this is a 6 cylinder but the process is the same.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4OONuIzYVQ

Here is a video on how to replace the lower hoses as you requested:

https://youtu.be/nrob6glVeQI

However, I am concerned that it was ticking. That is a sign of a greater engine issue. Does it still tick when you start it after it cooled down?

If so, we may have damaged the engine, specifically the heads or valvetrain. Can you get a recording of this noise?
May 24, 2021 at 3:43 PM
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MYLII04
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i took it to my shop as soon as it happened worried if i drove it more i would make it much worse. i’m not 100% sure if it was ticking or if it was just the steam but i’m getting it pressure tested at this moment.
May 24, 2021 at 3:48 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Okay. I understand. So is it at the shop now? Did they find out what the issue is?
May 25, 2021 at 6:40 PM
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MYLII04
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yes, turns out there was a pre existing hole in the radiator and the water pump was leaking. i could have thrown some water in and called it a day.
May 25, 2021 at 7:38 PM
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Well, you have to love it when it is not as serious as it could be. Thanks for the update. I am sure that info will help others that visit this page. Please come back in the future.
May 26, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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