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Tiny
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When I run my van after about 10 minutes the top hose gets very hot.
Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 AT 4:31 PM

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Tiny
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What is the symptom or problem you're trying to solve?
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Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 AT 12:54 AM
Tiny
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Wondering why it's hot after starting. I just changed the radiator out because it was smoking from the top of the radiator even though the temperature gauge on the dash was normal.
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Thursday, April 20th, 2017 AT 11:19 AM
Tiny
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The upper radiator hose is supposed to get hot. You should be able to hold onto it, but not comfortably for very long. The lower hose, of you can reach it, will feel cooler. That is because the radiator is giving up its heat to the air blowing through it.
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Thursday, April 20th, 2017 AT 2:39 PM

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