Overheating and radiator hoses swell up

1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
17 MILES • 0.5L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID LYLE
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Why does my radiator hoses swell and engine runs hot in about ten minutes after starting the engine?
Mar 31, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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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
Mar 31, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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DAVID LYLE
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Thanks for your advice it worked. thanks again.
Apr 5, 2019 at 8:37 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You're welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Apr 5, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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