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Overheating and radiator hoses swell up
DAVID LYLE
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1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
0.5L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
17 MILES
Why does my radiator hoses swell and engine runs hot in about ten minutes after starting the engine?
Sunday, March 31st, 2019 AT 4:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
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Sunday, March 31st, 2019 AT 5:26 PM
DAVID LYLE
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Thanks for your advice it worked. Thanks again.
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Friday, April 5th, 2019 AT 3:37 PM
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You're welcome.
Always glad to help.
Roy
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