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Overheating and radiator hoses swell up

Tiny
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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Tiny
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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
Tiny
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Thanks for your advice it worked. Thanks again.
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Friday, April 5th, 2019 AT 3:37 PM
Tiny
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You're welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Friday, April 5th, 2019 AT 3:45 PM

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