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Radiator Hose
Overheating and radiator hoses swell up
1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
17 MILES • 0.5L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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
ASEMASTER6371
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52,796 POSTS
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
DAVID LYLE
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Thanks for your advice it worked. thanks again.
Apr 5, 2019 at 8:37 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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52,796 POSTS
You're welcome.
Always glad to help.
Roy
Apr 5, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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