Why does my radiator hoses swell and engine runs hot in about ten minutes after starting the engine?
Mar 31, 2019 at 4:51 PM
Overheating and radiator hoses swell up
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DAVID LYLE
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Good evening,
Sounds like you need a thermostat for the overheating.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
As far as the hose swelling, replace all the hoses. They should never swell at all even under pressure.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-radiator-hoses
Roy
Sounds like you need a thermostat for the overheating.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
As far as the hose swelling, replace all the hoses. They should never swell at all even under pressure.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-radiator-hoses
Roy
Mar 31, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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Thanks for your advice it worked. thanks again.
Apr 5, 2019 at 3:37 PM
You're welcome.
Always glad to help.
Roy
Always glad to help.
Roy
Apr 5, 2019 at 3:45 PM