Popped Upper Radiator Hose 1995 Honda Accord LX 2.2 Auto?

I was on the highway with the car fully warmed up at a steady cruise around 70mph. All of a sudden I smell coolant. I keep driving for about 30 secs, keeping a close eye on the temp gauge. It started to creep up and went above the half way mark. I pulled over immediately and shut the car off. I sat their for about 5 minutes and limped the car into a safer area, keeping an eye on the temp gauge, it never went more than slightly above the half way mark. I pop the hood to find the upper hose looks to have popped. I changed that hose no more than 2-3 years back, it still nice and soft, not brittle or spongy. My question is what would have caused this to occur, just the hose, could it be the radiator cap not releasing pressure ? I had someone else mention that it could be a stuck thermostat but if that was the case wouldn%26#039;t the car would have been overheating prior to the hose popping ? Which was not the case.





I had someone else say its a headgasket, which would mean in this case than combustion gases are getting into the coolant causing the systems pressure to rise and popping the hose. Which would also point out a possible bad radiator cap, which should release excessive pressure. I have not done a leakdown , cooling system pressure test or the dye test to test for this. There is no oil in the coolant that is left and no coolant in the oil. Also there were no drivability issues for the short time that I drove the car while the coolant was leaking. Is there anyway this could be a headgasket ? What are the other possible problems that caused this ?|||Could just be a defective hose..You might want to change your cap anyway.It should release coolant into the reservoir if there is too much pressure..|||Wayne D had a good answer.





It is possible the hose was defective, because although there are fiber layers, it could be there was a badly done transition from one layer or fibers to another, creating a weak spot.





It can%26#039;t be a bad thermostat or head gasket, because as you said, it was not over heating on the gauge, and the radiator cap should still have released any excess pressure.





But not only is it a good idea to replace the cap anyway, now you also have to replace the thermostat. Even if it was good, once a car over heats, always replace the thermostat. That is because once the wax pellet that operates the thermostat gets too hot, you can never be sure it will open fully again.|||A stuck thermostat will not allow the cool coolant to flow into the engine or the hot coolant to flow out


The radiator being rubber expands to the point of bursting.


Head warp-age and a cracked block can happen from this problem as well


Check your water pump to make sure it works properly

My1995 chrysler sebring top radiator hose swells up?

My1995 chrysler sebring lxi top radiator hose swells up but car does not over heat the hose is soft. the cap has never been changed if it is the cap what type of cap should i get i got a 13lb cap and the hose still swells and nothing goes into the over flow and the car doesnot over heat.|||i%26#039;d replace the hose rather than risk it bursting from being too weak and soft.|||replace the hose|||need to replace the upper radiator hose before the hose becomes a problem. any parts store will sell you the right cap. just get one exactly like the OE.|||You need a replacement hose RIGHT NOW! It is only a matter of miles before you lose all coolant through a burst hose.|||i own a repair shop,,and this is usually just the hose needing replaced on it ,its probably is the original one,and it needs to be changed,,if you put new one on it,and you see it swelling up on it,,id take it and have it checked out,,but it should be OK just to replace it,,if the new one swells it may be a sign of a head gasket leaking on it, and it leaks compression in the the coolant chamber and causes the hose to swell up really bad.but your is probably just the hose worn out on it,,good luck i hope this help,s|||RADIATOR AND HEATER HOSES USUALLY GO BAD FROM THE INSIDE OUT SO YOU CANT SEE IT . YOU CAN FEEL IT IF YOU KNOW HOW. CHANGE THE HOSE AND REPLACE BOTH RADIATOR HOSES|||Replace that hose pronto.Let me guess it,s the original hose right? The hose is weak and will break at the worst possible time so you should replace it and probably the lower hose also and have the cooling system flushed while your at it with winter coming on.|||The car is 12 years old. It%26#039;s time to replace the hose.|||Replace the hose, not hard to do nor is it expensive.|||Replace the hose ASAP. The problem is not the cap.|||change it, replace the bottom on now 2

Coolant/ radiator lower hose leak?

Hi frends, I need to replace my honda civic 97 ex coolant/radiator %26quot;lower%26quot; hose that connects to the water pump, i nearly hit a muthafoka last morning he didnt stop on yeild sign n i suddenly hit the brakes n smoke started coming outta my car,, coolant was leaking from the car%26#039;s lower radiator hose... anyways, i have these questions:


- Which one of these repair centers shud i take to ? : Quicklane or PepBoys


- Or, If i buy one hose from PepBoys, and i have tools to change it, is it at least SAFE to change the hose by myself by learning frm youtube..i%26#039;m dead broke already..


- Well, the last question, how much can it possibly cost me to replace the hose? please frends help me out,,, its urgent,, i gotta fix it today,,, damn i can%26#039;t ride on DART... thanx in advance ,, |||Yes you can replace it yourself ! You will need a screw driver or a nut driver and get ready for the knuckle busting and the Fn bad feelings but you can do it! Be sure to catch all the old fluid that comes out and replace it and be sure that if you have to use some water to only use distilled water in your radiator! Why you ask? Because many people don%26#039;t know that the water that comes out of your tap has lime and rust deposits in it and the lime will collect around the tops of your radiator and around your thermostat and it plugs up your radiator and when the first snap of cold weather hits you will see the cars setting along the highway with the hoods up on them where the thermostat has locked shut from the lime deposits collecting on the shaft and they have steam coming out of them where they overheat and they blow the head gasket if there lucky! Oh and you can pick up distilled water from any grocery store or wal-mart for about a dollar a gallon!|||You can fix it yourself. Just buy the hose it will be kinda of a tight fit on the water pump and radiator. Just take the hose clamp off then turn the hose side to side and it will loosen up. Then put your clamps on the new hose loosely and put the hose on the pump and radiator outlets and tighten the clamps. good luck.

Changed, thermostat, waterpump and top radiator hose, car still says its overheating and i got no heat inside?

i have a 2000 chevy cavalier, as i was driving home4, the top radiator hose blew on me i stopped and replaced it, since then the car overheats, and doesn%26#039;t have any heat in the compartment. I figured it might be the thermostat so i changed that which was a pain in my ***, since the nut was rounded off... but since i got it off i figured that i might as well change my water pump, i put the car back together, filled it with antifreeze, started her up but still no heat, and the car still is over heating .... i checked for water in the compartment incase the heater core was leaking but no water? im lost? any ideas?|||How would i go about checking if the head gasket is blown? i checked my oil and its a nice brown color, from what i understand thats a good thing.... um... its really cold now adays, so seeing anything out of the tail pipe is kinda hard, um... if it was a head gasket.... is it something easy to fix?





any other ideas?|||if your lower raditor hose is not collasping rev motor look and see if its not that time for a new radiator|||refill the radiation with coolant...





had the same problem with my parents%26#039; 04 explorer - thermostat was OK, hoses replaced, still no heat and overheating engine.....turned out it was completely out of coolant.|||It sounds to me when you overheated the engine you may of cracked the head or blew the head gasket, either one would give you no heat in driving compartment ans the overheating problem

How to change heater hose (connector that connects into heatercoil)?

When changing my heater hose(lower radiator hose) i noticed that the connector type fitting that sticks out of the firewall of my car is cracked in half and that was were it was leaking. how do i change that piece. i tried unscrewing it but that didnt work. i tried giong thru the dashboard floor area and only get stuck with things that i can%26#039;t remove. i can not put the hose back on until i have the small piece replaced. someone said it is connected into the heater coil? behind the fire wall?|||No it isn%26#039;t behind the F/W.





You already removed the clamp on the rubber hose????





If so get a razor blade and slit the hose starting at the firewall and going away from it for about 2.4 inches. Then take a screw driver and gently work it into the slit you cut and get the hose to release off the heater core pipe. Be carefull the heater core is brass or aluminum and deforms/crushes really easy then you are screwed. Heater hose is available by the foot(price) and custom cut for what ever you aske from a 50-100 foot roll. Take the old one to the parts store with you and get two new clamps,do not reuse the factory ones(they suck).





Good Luck





ASE Cert Auto tech, Shop owner|||To avoid having to replace the heater core under the dash, try an epoxy type repair. For a metal pipe, use the Permatex product below. They may also have an epoxy for non-metal materials.

I have a 94 chevy silverado I had my radiator changed and flushed it my hoses seem to be bulging whats goin on

I had the radiator changed and the hoses are still good, It doesnt seem like a blown head because im not losing coolent, my truck hasnt overheated is it still safe to drive?|||old hoses


bad thermostat


take your pick|||The hoses could be getting weak. For what you spent all ready you might as well replace the hoses.

Yesterday i changed my upper radiator hose, and some anti-freeze, leaked out onto misc. parts under the hood..?

my Q is ..because that happend...today i turned my a/c on...and i smelt antifreeze coming out of the vents..is that because my heater core is leaking or possibily because of the parts i spilled anti freeze on??|||if you wasn%26#039;t smelling anything before id try cleaning the anti freeze off with a water hose and see if that stopped the smell,most of the time you,ll smell the anti freeze for a day or two after some has been spilled out,then it goes away,if it were me id go ahead and clean it off now and see,if it was a heater core you,d be getting a greasy film on the windshield of you used the defroster in it,try that and see if you get anything on the windshield,that%26#039;s a good way to test and see if its the heater core gone bad,good luck.|||It%26#039;s probably anti-freeze fumes being drawn into the a\c intake duct. Drive the car for a couple of days and see if it goes away.


|||It is most likely due to the spillage. You dont mention what kind of vehicle you have, however if your heater core were leaking there would be anti freeze in the passengers side floorboard since most of them are located in the dash roughly behind your glove box.|||the coolant probably your exhaust manifold and is being burned away, it should take a day or two

My upper radiator hose was flat so I changed it. In doing this I noticed I had no thermostat.?

My friend said I don%26#039;t need one in Florida. The coolant was fine in the radiator. Two days later I noticed the hose was flat again.My temp light in the normal range. What could be the cause or what should I check next? Could the radiator cap be bad.|||the reason your hose goes flat is.... when the coolant cools down it contracts... it should relieve this pressure difference by drawing coolant from the overflow tank. You need to replace the radiator cap. Now... the thermostat... you defiantly need one. without a thermostat the engine will not cool properly as they are not only used to regulate engine temp, they restrict coolant flow so it picks up the heat... they cost less than $10... change it, replace the cap with new and you should be good to go! hope this helps.|||cap could be bad but you need a thermostat so your car can run at normal temp|||Yes it could be.

What is the steam coming from my radiator?

I just did a oil change and radiator flush on my car. Put in new antifreeze and notice there was steam after I let it run for a few minutes. Is it too much or too little? I accidentally spilled some one the radiator trying to pour it in the car. The car runs more quiet than it did before since I changed the oil and oil filter. Just want to make sure the steam is not a bad thing since my last car blew the radiator hose, heated the engine, and warped it. If anyone can give me a little insight. Thanks|||The car is fine,no problem.|||the steam is the water you spilled that is now being boiled off of the radiator and possible exhaust manifold you spilled it on


no problem,|||did you make sure you mixed the anti freeze with water before you put it in? you%26#039;re supposed to go half water and antifreeze. also its a good idea to fill your radiator then start your engine with the cap off. (this lets coolant get in your hoses and to your engine) then barely top it off with more coolant (do not overfill it. just until you see fluid) the steam you saw was normal due to pressure in the radiator.|||no the steam isnt a bad thing. it sholudnt be a problem it s just the spilled oil heating off the radiator|||dont worry its just the water and coolant burning off the radiator on the outside,a little like putting water on your exhaust and then starting you car,what happens the water evaperates off as steam as the exhaust gets hot.

Honda Accord 1996 is still leaking coolant after changing most of cooling system. What else could it be?

My car is leaking coolant everytime I drive it. From the looks of it, coolant is coming out of the radiator cap while I%26#039;m driving because I can see small puffs of smoke/stream and smell it. When I stop the car and let it sit for a few minutes or a few hours, coolant drips from under and near the reserve tank and under some places of the radiator. Also, it seems the more I drive the more coolant I lose. I had the water pump/timing/oil changed a few days ago. Upper and lower radiator hoses changed 2 months ago. And a new radiator cap half a year ago. All parts are Honda OEM and installed by the Dealership.





I am thinking that my radiator is bad or maybe that and the fans. What does it look like to you guys? Could it be a blown head gasket or bad ATF hoses? Anything else that could possibly be wrong?





I refill the coolant before every drive and check the oil while I do. Oil seems clean and always at the same level. And there is no white/grey residue under the oil cap.|||look closely to the radiator top tank...there very common for them to crack on that year model....look close and u will find it|||take it to a shop and ask for a pressure check on the system. It put pressure into the system, while the car is still and not running and you can see where the coolant is coming out.|||You could be overfilling it, or your engine could be running hot. Take it to a honda dealer and ask them.|||I had that problem with my Accord 1996 and I used to go to the Dealerthip also to get original replacements. Well, I changed the radiator itself (it is a plastic radiator) because it leaked, and I had also changed a switch that activates the fan, I think it is a thermostate, because if it is not working well fans just work to slow and dont cool enough.


Other important part is the clutch of the fan.


You really have to open the hood and look for a leak, you need to know where the steam comes. If it comes from the radiator cap means you have no leak but think to change the switches that activate the fans, you can see if the fan is slower that usually.


Sincerely I hope you can find it out this problem, dont let your car overheat. Luck my friend.


Pd. No ofense but consider replacing your car, I am also considering replacing my Accordo 1996 because I have had a lot of problems with it, these cars are very good when new, but after some years replacement parts are hard to find and the dealerships just work without honest and efficient diagnostics.|||first problem you went to the dealership they over charge for less work i recommend going to a smaller shop family owned tell them your problem and recommend to them to have the car pressure tested which will tell you where its leaking from, or it could be from the timing belt job so you might want to go back to them but i wouldnt pay a dime for them to check there work.








ps i own my own auto repair.|||Okay, I guess you%26#039;ve checked the thermostat and also checked the fans by now to see that they%26#039;re actually still hooked up and haven%26#039;t had a wire pulled off from the sensor switch. That sort of thing happens now and then when pople have been working under the hood.





It SOUNDS like the cylinder head or gasket. The car%26#039;s running and coolant loss symptoms you%26#039;ve described match up perfectly. BUT, you say the oil is clean, which is so definitive that it almost rules out the head.





Could be a partially blocked radiator core, yes. But if the flow looks good I%26#039;d doubt it. You can get it flow tested if you like. Good garages have the gadgets to do it. It%26#039;s also possible that the reserve tank has a crack in it. Very rare but possible.





One last possibility comes to mind. I hate to suggest it but there is a slight chance that it%26#039;s an external, hairline crack in the engine block. In that case, the oil will still run clean but you%26#039;ll lose coolant. One of my friends had it happen on a racing buggy and it drove them nuts until they asked my Dad and he found it.





(These sorts of cracks are usually a result of having the engine really hot then going through water -- like a deep puddle. It%26#039;s possible to %26#039;shock%26#039; the block and crck it. It%26#039;s something like putting a hot jar in cold water. Not as dramatic, of course, but the varying rates of expansion can cause a fracture in the metal.)





Hope that%26#039;s not it the block because it%26#039;s a major repair job, but thought I%26#039;d better suggest it in case everyone else%26#039;s ideas draw a blank.








Lenky.|||there are lots of places that can leak coolant. check closely around all of the hoses, including the heater and bypass hoses; if your car has over 100k miles a radiator is likely, and can be diagnosed simply by the location of the leaked coolant. atf hoses cannot leak coolant, only atf fluid. have a tech put a pressure testing device on your car and look around, leaks are usually easy enough to find. good luck

New radiator hose leaking at clamps...?

I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS and just changed out the radiator hoses and put clamps on. The hoses are made for my car and are from OBX Racing, and the clamps are the kind you tighten with a socket or screwdriver. The first week it seemed ok, but the other day I noticed all hoses are leaking because it seems the clamps aren%26#039;t tight enough. I tightened as tight as they%26#039;ll go, to the point of actually pulling one apart from over tightening, but it%26#039;s still leaking.





I%26#039;m wondering if it%26#039;s the clamps, or another problem. What about using stop leak additive for my radiator or trying some heavy duty wire hose clamps like on tractors? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.|||The screw type clamps are great. when changing hoses the clamps are supposed to be retightened after warming the car to operating temperature. Also buy the good screw type hose clamps there are some cheapies out there.|||well has your car been over heating or actting funny , i and it would not do any if you put and additive because thoes are part that would not be boun togetther but you might try taking off the hose check for any dirt or damage to them or to the your ends .good luck|||Take the hose off, sand the metal, and put the hose back on. The only other thing I can think of is that the clamp is too large, and you are tightening it until it reaches the end of its travel range, but it is still not tight enough. I would not put any of that junk in your radiator.|||was there any crud on the places you hooked the hose too? i am not familiar with the brand is it a harder rubber or something?i think if the clamp is starting to come apart that it will have to be replaced anyway. i wonder if some of the spring type constant pressure clamps may work better? did the clamps come with the hose? good luck getting it sorted out.|||clamps will leak if over tightened. Reason being is all parts have a torque specification, you tighten the clamp and the hose naturally forces itself back against the clamp causing a good seal. over tightening will not allow the hose to form that seal.|||sounds like your so called %26quot;high performance%26quot; radiator hoses are too large for your car, I would call and get a refund and get oe hoses|||First of all DO NOT add any stop leak additives to the system. If you suspect that your leak is from the hoses/clamps then this should help. Most radiators/water pumps will have small stops that indicate the limit of the hose being attached. You want to make sure that the hose(s) are not past these markings. If none are seen then place the hose as far as it will go WITHOUT flaring the edges. The hose clamps should be inspected to ensure that the band is not damaged thus giving a sense that the clamp is tight. The clamp should be placed approxoimately 1 inch from the edge. And of course, ensure that the surfaces that the hoses are mounted on are free from corrosion. If after this is done and it still leaks then, yes there is another problem. Perhaps a system pressure check may need to be performed to reveal the exact location of the leak. Good Luck!|||just a thought ,maybe radiator cap is stuck or releasing pressure too late.A radiator shop can check the cap to insure it is operating/opening at the correct pressure. Be certain to check when engine has completely cooled down,as the hot coolant can scald you ,when opening the radiator cap. safety first

Changed hose on the upper radiator and coolant light stay on?

The coolant level sensor may have a sludge build up on it. Clean it off and see if that shut the light off. If not you may need a new sensor.|||check the coolant level again|||sometimes what happens is the coolant level sensor gets stuck in the down position, try smacking the coolant bottle or wherever the coolant level switch is tojar it and it should pop back up, also, whenever you do any type of coolant service like hoses or thermostat there is sometimes an air pocket in the cooling system and will eventually burp and cause your coolant level to drop.


a good practice is to check the coolant level the next day after it cools down|||you have to bleed the air out.|||did you properly bleed the system?

Radiator hose just changed, still leaking?

Allot of times a crack in the weld seam at the radiator neck can be miss diagnosed for a leaking hose. Have your cooling system pressure checked to see exactly where it%26#039;s leaking. Good luck and hope this helps.|||Where is it leaking? The clamps have to be pretty tight in order to keep the water from leaking out when hot. If the hose clamp is too close to the edge of the hose, it could not seal good enough and it will leak, so it should be about 1/4 inch from edge or more, but not to far. Some nipples (where the hose hooks on) have ridges, and the clamp should right against the ridge, with the hose pushed on as far as it will go.


With the clamp too high, the hose can also curl, and leak.|||get new clamps,the ones with the screw are the best,make sure there is no cracks.|||you shure it isnt the water pump leaking

Whats wrong if i just changed my lower radiator hose and now my truck is heating up to over 250 and way in the?

Did you put the correct hose on the vehicle? Lower hoses usually have a spring like support to keep them from collapsing, and if it did not, the hose may be restricting the flow of coolant.





Did you refill the coolant level, and bleed out any air? You do not say what the make, model, year, or engine you have so it is hard to give exact advice.





Did you run the truck hot when the hose went bad? If so you may have blown a head gasket.|||It sounds like you may have an air lock in it.|||blockage at the radiator or some other foreign material may have gotten into you lines. or you may just have a faulty thermostat.|||There could be air in the line, especially since you just changed it, but here are some other options:





1. bad thermostat


2. bad water pump


3. blockage in one of the other hoses


4. blockage or leakage in the radiator


5. fan clutch not activating at the proper time and fan not spinning


6. incorrect mixture of water and anti-freeze (too much anti-freeze)


7. incorrect type of anti-freeze|||well if you blew a hose then pressure between the thermostat and that hose is too high so you need to put a new low thmp thermostat in and that should fix it|||and way in the? Huh???





If you change one radiator hose you should change them all, or they will just start to leak one after the other and you%26#039;ll lose your antifreeze every time.





Check your thermostat. Put it in a pot of water and boil the water on the stove. If your thermostat opens, it%26#039;s good.|||u did not get all the air out of the system or did not refill properly take it to the shop b 4 u blow it up|||take off your radiator cap and burp it.turn the car on let it get to operating temp and let all those bubbles get out

Is an upper radiator hose an easy fix on a 94 Taurus, mine is leaking, not much car know how?

My upper rad hose is spewing fluid, is this something I can change with no much car experience, it%26#039;s a 1994 Ford Taurus?|||You can do it yourself, you don%26#039;t need a mechanic for that, just as was mentioned before, 2 clamps need to be removed and put the new on, make sure you have the clamps around the hose before attaching it on each end, then slide the clamps over the hose to where they can be lined up and tightened around the metal tubing, You might want to check the condition of your lower hose also.|||Look at the ends of the hose, on the radiator and the top of the engine. There should be clamps at both ends. Either squeeze clamps or the type that have the screw head that you loosen.


Take off both clamps, twist the hose at the connection, pull the hose off and put the new one on.


A little oil spread inside the new hoses makes it easier to get on, a little oil.


Reuse the clamps, if you can or buy new ones.


Fill the coolant.|||that,s a easy fix. just drain the radiator down some, take 2 clamps off, take the old hose off and put the new hose on. tighten the clamps and refill the radiator.

I have a 98 chrysler cirius and it over heats.i can drive it for 10 mins then it starts.the radiator hose fill?

up and i have to loosen it to release the pressure when doing so the hose spits out a shooting smoke which also cause anti freeze to leak out.i just changed the radiator.also while im driving i noticed the gas light light up and the gas needle bounced down then back up when i had a full tank t,this happened twice,it happens when the car over heats|||Possibly you have a %26quot;blown head gasket%26quot;, if you overheat so much that the head may warp, and the head gasket breaks the seal and then water leaks into the engine combustion chambers and it don%26#039;t run right and will overheat driving just a few minutes and you need to keep stopping and filling it with water and drive a little further.





This is expensive problem to fix, if that is what it is it means an engine rebuild, something like $1500 ballpark to rebuild it.|||first thing to do is replace the themostat

Why does my radiator hose come off when starting it.?

i just changed my radiator and put a brand new one in. but when i finished putting it back on. and put water in it . and tried to start it it just rived and then the main hose on top blew off. put it back on and tightened it and then the big hose on the bottom blew off. why is this happening. also the car did not start. it is a toyota camry 1992 thanks|||You have the wrong hose TIE... You need a hose CLAMP. And make sure there isn%26#039;t air in the line... But your car needs to be started for you to check that. ALSO if it%26#039;s not starting then check your fuel pump.|||you have to much pressure being put on the engine and it isnt letting the coolant flow right. if its not starting now, its a good possibility that you locked up your engine, that is if its not even turning over. check and make sure you have to correct coolant to water ratio as well.

Why does my ac belt rub my lower radiator hose in my 1984 olds 98 5.0l 307?

I changed my upper and lower radiator hoses last week, and after my car ran hot, I found a pin hole in my lower hose from contact with the ac belt. When I look there is about 1/2 inch gap between the belt and hose. I was told that there is a part that can prtoect the hose from contact.|||All you need to do is loosen the hose clamps and twist the hose to obtain more clearance between the belt and the hose.. then tighten the clamps back ..|||Either you installed it wrong and need to twist the hose to a different position or you got the wrong hose no part of the belt should touch the hose regardless of a shield being installed or not.|||Incorrectly plumed or wrong hose. It should never touch. You can loosen them and twist them a little to relocate so it does not rub. Zip Ties will not last long enough in that environment (extreme heat and vibration) and it just looks like shoddy repair work to do so.|||you might have to tie the hose up out of the way of the belt|||First guy is right





use a zip tie to pull the hose out of the way

I have a mercedes 420sel 1988 where is the thermostat located on the bottom or the top big radiator hose?

I want to change the thermostat but not sure if it is connected to the top or bottom of the large radiator hose|||Neither, it%26#039;s on the side of the water pump housing.|||All i ever seen was in the top.

Is it easy to crack the radiator when changing the hoses?

I have a 2005 chevy aveo that broke down last week. I was 2 hours from home so I just got towed to a shop and they found a hole in the upper hose. They just did a temporary fix by cutting the hose and clamping it on. They told me I needed to get it looked at when I got home. I took it to my normal mechanic last week and they ordered an upper hose, lower hose, and heater hose. They charged me $162.27 for the parts and labor. The parts came in today and I took it in to be fixed. An hour later my mechanic called me and said that when they were pulling off the upper hose part of the radiator broke off because it was too brittle. He told me it would cost $275 for the part and $60 to put it in. Is this something that could easily happen or did they do something to break it accidentally? This is not the first time they broke something. Last week the timing belt tensioner cracked when they were changing the timing belt and they said it was because the metal was weak. Does it seem like my mechanic is ripping me off or are these legitimate problems?|||OK, first of all, let%26#039;s address all these people here who think the radiator hose neck is made of metal (solder? rust?). Is it? Really? Because most cars haven%26#039;t used metal for that part in about 30 years now. The tanks are made of plastic, and they crack all the time, even just from normal use. Call up any radiator shop and ask.





Of course they%26#039;re also prone to cracking if someone tries to pull the hose off by simply pulling and twisting, without loosening it first. The act of shortening and refastening the hose could also cause this, as there is more tension on the hose, and engine vibration is magnified. If it was OK for the hose to be that short, they would have made it that short in the first place!





Bottom line is, it%26#039;s entirely possible that not even any of the people who have worked on it know for sure when it cracked and what caused it. What are the odds that people who don%26#039;t even know what kind of material that part of the radiator is made of would know?





As far as the tensioner, it%26#039;s normally recommended to replace those every time the belt is replaced. If your shop made any mistake in regards to the that, it was in not telling you it should be replaced as standard operating procedure for a timing belt change.|||I can understand the radiator crack ( I think it is plastic and aluminum) but the tensioner sounds a little fishy, I would get a second opinion next time.|||$#it happens when your working on cars.who knows the person who took the hose off the first time could of cracked it.|||5 years isnt long enough to rust out a radiator lip, unless you use salt water in it, there ripping you off





if this is the second time screwing up on your car they should credit you on some labor|||Yep you got ripped off twice. A good mechanic will cut the hose off instead of trying to pull it off.


My son worked at a wrecking yard %26amp; that is what they always did.|||that radiator is plastic and the spouts crack/break off about 1/3 of the time.........so entirely reasonable.....





as for timing tensioner on that car shouldn%26#039;t have a problem but they are supposed to b checked and replaces as necessary when timing belt is replaced......so again possible...








EDIT: at the ppl saying the radiator shouldn%26#039;t have cracked because they should have cut hose ....that is what junkyards do when selling used radiators.....which sets u up for radiator failure down the road....if radiator will not hold up to pulling hose off it WILL leave u stranded on side of road later.........yes u can cut them off but should pull off......also said hose was cut and clamped back on ...i suspect that cracked the plastic radiator........especially if the person overtightened the clamp|||if the hose is stuck on the neck tight then yanking on it can make the neck leak. i recon that,s too much. all they have to do is solder the neck back on and put the hose back on.|||RIP OFF.





A 2005 should NOT have wear bad enough for metal parts to crack accidentally or break off. That%26#039;s INSANE. Find a lawyer and a new mechanic.

Does anyone know where I can get the reinforced silicone upper/lower radiator hoses for my Infiniti Fx35?

Has anyone changed their radiator hose to a reinforced silicone hose on their FX and where is the best place place to buy them from.





Any products less expensive than the Samco ones would be great..Thanx alot|||The Dealer or even eBay|||Hello Dealer|||you can go to kragen, auto zone, or to your local dealer to purchase it.|||Pep Boys, Autozone.

How do i change a upper radiator hose on a 2000 pontiac sunfire?

i%26#039;ve been a gm tech for 20 yrs %26amp; this is a simple task on most vehicles-however the engine in your car (2.2liter) can be very difficult to bleed the air out of the cooling system after a hose replacement. I would suggest taking it to a good mechanic.The cost should not be that much.|||get a clean pan, put it under the petcock on the raidator, and drain off about half a pan of coolent. loosen the clamp on the hose end that goes onto the radaitor. Do same with hose end that in on the thermostate houseing.


Care fully twist the hose, till the ends of the hose come free, and pull the hose off.





Replace the hose, make shure both ends have new hose clamps on before installing the new hose. Make certain both ends are all the way on|||it can be a car!|||a flat head screwdriver or regular

How to change the hose from the radiator?

I have to buy new one or I can use the old once|||a radiator has two hoses,witch one are you talking about,a lower one and a upper one,they change the same way ,loosen the clamps and twist the hose,make sure you have the right one,they are not interchangeable,hope that helps.|||Is it leaking? If so then I suggest replacing it with a new one. Loosen up the hose clamps on each end and try twisting the hose off.|||if the old 1 is still ok and not collapsing, it will be ok, just tighten the hose clamps, but if you change it, drain the radiator and take the clamps off and pull the old 1 off, then before you you install the new 1, put some grease around the inside of the new hose, that will make it go on easier, then install it and use a couple of screw clamps.|||please provide me with more info it will help me assist you ..|||If you are going to change the hose, then I would think there is some thing wrong with it, so get a new hose and cut the old hose off.easy way. If you are changing the thermostat and will reuse the hoses, then, drain the radiator, loosing the hose clamp, use a small blade screw driver, and push under the hose and neck of the radiator, and try working in around the neck, and then twisting the hoses, pull it slowly off.Do this to the other end, and the other hoses. on the They make a like a ice pick with a curved hook at the end, for removing hoses, works great, I would not be with out one,

Change hoses when changing radiator? or not?

i changed my radiatore at 95,000 miles





however i never changed my hoses attached





mechanic said there still good


so still change or no??|||Give them a visual inspection. look for any splitting or cracking. See if there is any streaking or glazing. Glazing is when the hose appears shiny. Squeeze the hose to see if it is flex-able. A good hose should not give easily. If any of these is apparent replace them. If the mechanic says they are still good they probably are. There is nothing to say how long a hose lasts. Some go bad, some last longer than the vehicle. If you want to spend the money, replace them. If not and they are fine, don%26#039;t.|||They are probably fine.|||If it were my car, I would change the hoses.|||They deteriorate from the inside out. If they%26#039;re over six years old I%26#039;d change them.|||change them. Its better for the car and they are not expensive. The mechanic can use the %26quot;still good%26quot; rejects to patch up some body elses damaged hose connection.


Yes they are %26quot;still good%26quot; but if you asked, then you can afford to replace something inexpensive and you want a thorough/complete job after buying the expensive radiator.





Whats his problem.

Do I have to drain my radiator to change the upper hose or is there a way to do it without draining?

yes you have to drain the radiator or else you will spill coolant all over the place. but while it is empty, you might as well replace all the other cooling system hoses too because they%26#039;re likely to go out soon if one has already.|||let the car cool all the way down you might loose a little coolant but not much just be sure to re-add when install is done|||If it is the top hose you shouldn%26#039;t have a problem with water going everywhere especially if you let the car sit for 24 hours before doing the work. There will be some spillage but not much, get a drip pan for when you are doing the actual work. Of course the bottom hose is a different story, if you change that then you will have to drain the radiator.|||you won,t need to drain it all out. just drain it down enough so it won,t spill out when you take the hose off.|||Yep! You%26#039;ll lose a little but not much. Do it when it%26#039;s all the way cooled down, overnight, Don%26#039;t even worry about the little bit that%26#039;s going to get on the engine.


Squeeze the lower hose and if it feels spongy, replace it.





I just thought of something. If you car is using screw clamps and they are leaking at the clamp try tightening it.|||There should be a drain plug at the bottom of the radiator.





But if you have to change the top hos it is probably because of a leak (right?)





I would place a pan under the front of the truck then disconnect the upper hose (radiator side), let that drain into the pan, should not be too much. then remove the hose from the Thermostat side, replace it with the new one then add antifreeze to top off the radiator.





There will be some mess but it will be minimal.

Do you think i should drain my antifreeze to change my upper radiator hose on my car?

Sure. It%26#039;s less messy because there should still be coolant in the upper hose.|||If it needs a coolant flush anyways yes, (50k or more on the antifreeze) if not just let the small amount from the upper hose drain into a bucket and put it back in when u are done.

About my radiator hose...?

i need to change my radiator hose. i have a 98%26#039; dodge neon. my questions are: how much is the hose itself (upper hose) and how difficult is it to change it urself. what do i need to change it and how? please and thank you.|||check the price with your local auto parts store on line. I use Autozone. Probably cost between $6 an $16 depending.


Upper hose is usually easiest. Unscrew two clamps. Should just take a standard screwdriver. Work when car is off and cool. Be prepared to replace the antifreeze you loose during the work. It can be a bit messy so be aware of where you are working.|||should run you below 15 bucks and all you need is a pair of plyers nad some new clamps .it is as aesy as pie.|||depending on the clamps, it should be fairly easy...if you have spring clamps, you may need a special pair of pliers...





and please, do not attempt this when the engine hot...|||Upper radiator hoses are just about the easiest things to change. All you need is a flat head screwdriver. Unscrew the hose clamps and put the new ones on. Make sure that the car is not really hot when you do this because there is a chance you could get sprayed.|||They aren%26#039;t that much. any auto parts store should have one. I would also get 2 new hose clamps. I don%26#039;t care for the spring loaded ones that they put on cars now. I like the old screw on clamps, you can always tighten them if they are loose. The whole thing should be less than 25 bucks or so.

How hard is it to change the radiator hoses on 2000 ford focus wagon?

I%26#039;m not sure which hose it is because there are two I hear and I need to find and replace it myself for as little money as possible. Is a kit what I need? Replacing both at once? This car is my home now and am using a friends pc.|||Im sure that someone with a bit of experience can lift the lid ,glance in and tell you exactly where it is leaking from.It could be the pump gland ,top or bottom hoses ,the heater hoses or valve.The hoses are not always straight,they can be curved into various shapes and it is fairly common for the ends to be of a different diameter .how ever ,replacing the faulty hose is just a minor ten minute job.I find it very sad that any countries social security system does not help or allows anyone to live in a car

Why does my radiator hose come off when starting it.?

i just changed my radiator and put a brand new one in. but when i finished putting it back on. and put water in it . and tried to start it it just rived and then the main hose on top blew off. put it back on and tightened it and then the big hose on the bottom blew off. why is this happening. also the car did not start. it is a toyota camry 1992 thanks|||Have the car%26#039;s cooling system pressure tested. Sounds like a bad head gasket or cracked head.|||hose clamp not tight enough or replace with new one..... cheap fix|||sounds like the new radiator is blocked up take it back for exchange|||Hi sounds like you are building up pressure in the system this could be


a blown head gasket. Or it could be the garage did not take out


the plastic bungs out of the radiator.But with you saying it would


not start it sounds more like the gasket. I would take it back to


the garage that fitted the Rad.|||Sounds like there%26#039;s a blockage somewhere. Most cars pump the hot engine coolant into the bottom of the radiator, and the cooled water comes out the top and goes back into the engine. If it was always the lower hose that popped, then I%26#039;d say the radiator, but with both popping ........ Try this - Run the engine with the radiator cap off. If the system is flowing correctly, the coolant should NOT come out the open cap. If it does, then you%26#039;ve got a problem to find...

Changing the radiator coolant on a 99 Ford Expedition, is there a drain? ?

I know Detroit skipped putting a drain petcock on the radiator of many cars and trucks. If mine has a drain I would do the coolant change myself, if I have to pull a hose, I will pay a shop to do it (and change that hose!|||I would unhook the lower hose put a water hose in it start the car let the water run in the lower hose Through the motor back out te lower radiator until it is clean than place new hoses on the top and bottom put in new coolant and save 200.bucks but that is me|||I would just replace the hoses, it is 9 years old and it is not very complicated to replace the hoses.

How often should a radiator hose be changed on a car?

Usually it%26#039;ll stay good until you find cracks in it; that%26#039;s about the only way to find out when you need a new one. Also, check around the ends, as the tie-downs might be cutting the hose. It really depends on the temp. outdoors; if it%26#039;s cold, and the car sits quite a while, it%26#039;s more likely to crack. Just check the appearance and go from there! Hope this helps!|||They don%26#039;t really need to be changed unless they are weather-checked, cracked, abraded, burned, or otherwise damaged. They do get old though so it is a good idea to look your hoses over a couple of times a year just to make sure all is well.


If you need to change an old hose it%26#039;s easier to slice the end with a utility knife (after removing the clamp). That way you can just peel it off the connection. If you try to just tug it off you can damage the connection. Heater cores are notorious for cracking if you just tug at an old hose to get it off.|||As soon as it starts to get soft and spongy, or if a bubble or blister forms on it (usually next to a hose clamp that was done up too tight.)

Need info on replacing 1996 Ranger Lower Radiator Hose?

You wouldn%26#039;t think that this would be difficult but.... My Ford Ranger 6 cyl, 3 L, has a small 3/4%26quot; or so hose coming off the lower radiator hose, besides the large connection to the bottom of the radiator, and the large connection to the engine. Sort of a %26quot;y%26quot; looking hose. The replacement hoses listed for sale only have the large connections. What is the small branch off the hose for (this hose is original) and what do I need to do to get my hose changed?





Thanks, hope that was halfways clear.... ;)|||Just one more way the goofball engineers make it harder for people to do their own repairs....have to buy the factory hose---at a huge price probably--- if aftermarket do not match.


Small hose breaks=buy the whole hose, aftermarket don%26#039;t carry or can%26#039;t reproduce=buy the factory hose, stuck in the middle of nowhere=have the truck towed because you can%26#039;t match a 15.00 section of hose...ad nauseum.|||I recommend checking with the dealer for the proper application as this hose is needed|||Transmission cooler lines--stop fooling around and go to the dealer for this work..... Is that clear??

I drive a 95 Honda Accord LX 4 cyl, I found out why my radiator hose goes flat, (being old) and...............

.......someone (dodgeman) told me to change my air and fuel filter, do I HAVE to do this? I don%26#039;t have much money right now, i%26#039;m going to get my radiator hose changed though.|||Bottom hose I assume? It%26#039;s the one that has suction when the coolant circulates, and when the hose goes bad it will collapse and you overheat. Air and fuel filters are relatively inexpensive, and should be changed if and when they need to be, but as long as the vehicle isn%26#039;t showing signs of problems with the filters, you can just let that go for a while until you need to do it.





How often should you change your air and fuel filter? Most say this: How often should you do this? A good rule of thumb is once or twice a year, or roughly once every 12,000 miles.|||Think about it....if you got money for gas, smokes, beer, chips, you can skimp from these a bit and get the parts you need. At least the air filter(that should be done at least every 2 years.)|||If you%26#039;re changing the top radiator hose, you should also replace the thermostat... it%26#039;s cheap


and easy.|||Any time you take your car to a mechanic, he%26#039;s going to try to sell you more stuff because he gets 40 to 400% profit from the part sale.





Change the air cleaner yourself if it needs it, and change the fuel filter according to the recommended interval in the owner%26#039;s manual.





Your hose is collapsing because the steel spring inside it either rusted out or isn%26#039;t there. Replacing the hose is probably the smartest thing to do.





You%26#039;ve got to be smart about your car or you%26#039;ll spend money needlessly.





Get the oil changed and the chassis lubed minimum twice a year.





Get an alignment once every two years, and have him check your U-joints (or CV-joints) and your brakes.





If it ever seems to run bad, wait through another tank of gas because it could be bad gas, and if it still runs bad, get a tune-up and see if that fixes the problem. 90% of the time it does.


.|||When you change radiator hoses, you should change them both. One is usually the same age as the other. If one is bad, the other might not be right now, but is not far from it.The same goes with belts on older cars that don`t have a serpentine belt....... Money usually is a problem for most people, but if you don`t maintain a car timely and properly, it can cost you a LOT more in the long run. If the radiator hose clamps are good, re-use them. If the air filter isn`t to bad, clean it good with compressed air, it will last a little longer. Replace the fuel filter at recommended intervals. Its a lot cheaper than repairing clogged injectors.|||Your raidiator hose goes flat due to negative pressure in the cooling system. This is due to the raidiator cap vent or the hose going to the overflow is plugged. Try cleaning them out. Even an old raidiator hose will not go flat if there is pressure in the system. Your cooling system is a little low and is trying to draw coolant from the overflow jug.|||You need a radiator cap. Your cooling system is trying to suck coolant out of the reservoir bottle but cant because the little valve in the cap is stuck shut so it just sucks the hose flat.

How do i change hose running from radiator to back of suburban or is that the problem?

i was driving home from vegas, car started to run hot, i pulled over, checked radiator, and reservoir


both were empty. i filled them up, and continued on my way, this procedure happened all the way


home. then i noticed water leaking from the right side of the suburban, just behind the rear tire.


could this be why car keeps running hot..|||If you have a heater in the rear (Many Suburbans do) that hose running to the heater is most likely the problem. If you can find the exact spot of the leak you may be able to fix it without replacing the whole hose. Whether you repair or replace it, make sure that it is hidden away up inside the frame when you are finished so it will not be hit by rocks from the road or caught on anything you drive over.|||I suspect a blown head gasket. Water would be very visible coming out of the tailpipe, both steam and drips of water even when the engine is warmed up.|||Isn%26#039;t that where the tailpipe lets out/ You have a blown head gasket and maybe a cracked head too. The water is going through the combustion chamber and out the tailpipe. The engine gets hot after it loses water and can%26#039;t cool down.

How do I change a radiator hose on a 2000 Dodge Durango?

there is probably some sort of hose clamp on the radiator hose. if not, you may have to cut off the original and put on the new hose, using a clamp. Such as the kind that tightens with a screw driver. good luck!|||first remove radiator cap after the engine has cooled. if your radiator has a drain valve open it and drain the coolant into a pan. if there is no valve. remove the lower radiator hose and drain that way. this is messy so do it somewhere where can soak up the coolant. it is poisonuos to animals and sweet to the taste so be careful. to remove your hose first place your replacement hose next to it to insure you have the right one. if you have the traditional screw type clamps loosen them until you can slide them freely up the hose. if you have clamp on clamps. get a pair of channel locks and pinch them while wiggling them up the hose. after you have the clamps out of the way. use a flathead screwdriver to seperate the hose from the radiator and the engine, by sliding it under the hose and twisting slightly. do not try to pry the hose off with the screwdriver, just loosen the bind between the rubber and the metal. next remove the hose by twisting it as you pull it off. once you have it off, take the clamps off and put them on the new hose in the same direction they were on the old hose. to replace hose lubricate the inside ends with WD40 or other lube to make it easier and reduce risk of breaking something (including your knuckles) after you have new one in place, look around the area to see if you knocked slomething loose or broke anything by mistake. (some electrical connections in the area can be knocked loose fairly easily) close the drain valve or replace bottom hose. then fill radiator with 50/50 blend of anti-freeze/water. repace cap and start motor let run until temp comes up and thermostat opens. watch temp gauge to see it rise, it will fall when thermostat opens and lets cool water in. while waiting check for leaks, not only in new hose but everything you can see. let engine cool and top off radiator. as always wear eye protection and dispose of your waste properly.|||a hose is quite easy. most hoses use a screw type clamp or pinch clamp.





1 simple tool is all you need.


screw type is simple a screw tightens and loosens the clamp, use a screwdriver and unscrew. add the clamps to the new hose and tighten.





pinch type can be tricky to get to, with a pair of pliers pinch the 2 tabs and pull the hose off. add the clamps to the new hose and pinch to install.

How to change the lower radiator hose in a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Drain all the coolant from the radiator hose. Remove the hose. Replace. Fill with coolant. Bleed air from system.

Can someone tell me how to change/install a new top radiator hose snout ?

I have a 1997 Ford F350 7.3 turbo diesel engine. Can anyone tell me how to change or install a new top radiator hose snout with square o ring on the top of thermostat ? Thanks|||Radiator repair should be done at a radiator repair shop


it is not a easy job.|||go to auto zone buy the hose and a gal of antifreeze, go hone let the car cool off pop the hood get a flat head screwdriver turn the screw on the clamp at the end of each hose until the clamp slides down the hose some of them don%26#039;t slide but get it lose than grab the hose close to the radiator pull it off than pull it off of the motor throw it away and slide the new hose onto the motor tighten down the hose clamp than place the hose and clamp onto the radiator side tighten down the clamp than open your radiator cap poor in some antifreeze put the cap on drive the car until the temp gets to norm running temp make Shure it is not leaking and you are done

How to change lower radiator hose on a S10 blazer 1997?

First, drain the anti-freeze into a bucket, there will be a wing nut type device on either the bottom or lower sides of the radiator. next, remove the lower hose clamp at the radiator, you%26#039;ll need either a flat head screwdriver, a proper size nut driver, or a pair of pliers, depending on the type of clamp. Once you have the clamp off, pull the hose off of the radiator. Now follow the hose to where it attaches to the motor, %26amp; remove the clamp on that end, %26amp; pull the hose completely off. Install the new hose in the reverse order, starting at the motor %26amp; working back to the radiator. Don%26#039;t forget to put the clamp on the new hose BEFORE you put the hose into place, otherwise you%26#039;ll have to pull the hose back off, put the clamp on, %26amp; put the hose back into place. This can be a real p.i.t.a. because there is usually little space to work in, %26amp; once you get the hose into place, you really don%26#039;t want to have to pull it back off. Once the hose %26amp; clamps are in place, make sure both clamps are tight, close the drain plug (very important! lol), %26amp; fill the radiator up with the manufacturer%26#039;s recomended anti-freeze. Check for any leaks, %26amp; off you go.|||OK so when you change the hose please drain the antifreeze into a container first so not to ruin my Veggy Garden|||Fun job, done best from under the car with the car on a lift. You must remove the fan shroud to get to the lower radiator connection.


remember to dain the coolant first

Should I bleed my radiator system before I change the upper radiator hose?

My upper radiator hose is leaking and I need to replace it. I have read up on it, and mostly I see that you need to burp the system after you%26#039;ve filled the radiator fluid back up. And the dealership says they would have to bleed the system to do this repair for me. Could the %26quot;average%26quot; person bleed their radiator system at home, and is this even necessary for this repair? (I know the engine must be cold before doing the repair.)|||You do NOT need to bleed the system BEFORE this repair! Change the hose when cold. After the hose has been changed, start the engine with radiator cap off. Keep a 50/50 mix of antifreeze/water mix on hand. As the vehicle warms up, the thermostat will open. You will know this because your coolant level will drop. Fill the radiator till full. Put the cap back on. At the top of you goose neck above your thermostat, you may, or may not have a bleed screw. If you do, open it until all air is burped, and coolant starts to come out in a steady stream. Then close it. Check coolant level again, and you should be okay!|||Yes easy,but get a manual for this car and it will expain in


detail,20 bucks.|||Yes, you need to get all the air out of the radiator system for it to work properly. If you are mechanically inclined, have tools, space, and time to do it you could probably get it done in a couple of hours. On the other hand it doesn%26#039;t cost much to have someone do it for you, and the average mechanic can save you some money rather than going to the dealer.





Cheers|||At the bottom of your Radiator is a bleed cock. Drain out a couple of quarts of antifreeze then change out your upper rad hose. Some will spill out on your engine side. Once your hose is installed install your anti freeze. As for bleeding it, you might or might not have to do this.


I would fill it and try it. Keep a eye on your temp gauge. 15$ manual will take you along way when doing your own repairs. good luck|||You say it is the upper rad. hose that you are replacing, right. If that be the case, you are at the highest point in the cooling system and air rises to the top. So you will have the least problem in doing this repair. Once you have replaced the hose, service the cooling system to the top and install the rad. cap. Then make sure that you have serviced the over flow tank to its proper level. Start the vehicle and turn on the heater allow it to run to operating temperature. Excess fluid will be pushed into the over flow tank and as it cools, contraction of the fluid will draw off of the tank to set the proper level. Recheck the overflow and top off if necessary.

I changed the radiator hose but the car is still running hot?

Could it be the thermostat? How can I tell|||Check to see that the electric fan that cools the radiator is coming on when the car is running hot. If not you need to replace the cooling fans and control relay.Check for radiator blockage, remove radiator to replace with new to repair problem.Try replacing the thermostat, sometimes thermostats can open partially causing the effect you describe. Replace thermostat with new to recheck system.Have a pressure check done to see if antifreeze is still leaking. Check near the water pump for leaks, and check if see if the antifreeze is circulating, it will get real hot.|||thermostat|||thermostat is sticking|||Make sure you add your coolant!!!! :-)|||thermostats are cheap and easy to replace. I would go ahead and change it out if you aren%26#039;t sure. What prompted you to change the hose in the first place?|||I would suggest the thermostat. The %26quot;very intelligent%26quot; person who asked why you changed the radiator hose I guess didn%26#039;t realize that you changed it because your car was overheating! lol





Also, you should check your coolant reservoir and make sure you have it above the min line and below the max line.





Good luck!|||Cooling systems are simple.


If they have water/coolant and it is circulating as is is intended it is working.





The thermostat if stuck can cause it to over heat.


because its a pressurized system (pressure causes the boiling temp to be higher) if the cap is bad it can cause problems.


Also if the radiator has has radiator stop leak put in it, that will restrict water flow.





last thing is water pump but that is easy to determine. obvious loud noise from barrings or open cap and see if water is circulating.





If you have a bad head gasket that will cause loss of coolant in time (short/or long) foam in the coolant and also cause high temps.





To test thermo you heat engine and squeeze the hose or you remove it put it in a pot on the stove with water and heat the water. See what temp it opens at or if it sticks. easier to just replace for $6|||Changing the hose doesn%26#039;t stop your car from overheating (unless the hose is leaking -- but then you would have seen it).





And adding more antifreeze doesn%26#039;t do anything either. Your radiator should be filled up to the top with a mixture of 50/50 water/antifreeze mixture. If your radiator is not full, then that is why it is over heating.





Like everyone else said, it is the thermostat that allows water to circulate through your engine. If it is old, it might be sticking. Replace it next.|||i have the best idea for helping with this problem. what kind of freaking car do you have. each car can have its own little set of common problems.|||the radiator needs to be full and yes it can be the thermostat or the fan not working, the water pump or the cooling system needs flushing out.

Is it normal for the lower radiator hose to have pressure; it feels like it wants to burst.?

It is not marking hot. I%26#039;ve changed termostat, radiator hose, other hose that has to do with coolant system, temp. sensor, flushed the radiator and changed water pump. Car was getting hot. Last thing i did was change water pump but lower rad. hose still has alot of pressure.|||Th radiator cap maintains pressure in the radiator, to prevent heating. A new radiator cap may be in order. Some hold pressure at 4 lbs or so. Water under pressure comes to a boil at a higher temp.

Can you change the bottom radiator hose without taking the front of the car off?

We have a 2000 Grand Prix. Trying to change the bottom radiator hose. Does anyone know a way to change this without taking the whole front end off?|||You should be able to just take off the lower shields to access it, I never heard of a car that you couldn%26#039;t change it without taking the front end off.

Are there any pitfalls to avoid when changing your own radiator hose?

Don%26#039;t forget to put the clamps back on... on both ends.


Let the engine be cooled-down before starting.


Remember to fill the radiator back up when finished.|||Yeah, make sure the coolant is cool. Just kidding, don%26#039;t pull on the old hoses, cut them and peel them off.|||There shouldn%26#039;t be any problems.This is a simple job.Check radiator fluid level when finished.|||Make sure that youcatch all the old coolant. It%26#039;s poison to any animals that might drink it, against the law to allow into the sewer system, and probably reuseable. Aside from that, wait until the engine is cool before you attempt any hose repairs.|||make sure engine is cool, catch all old antifreeze,make sure hoses are on good and tight . make sure you use new clamps. start engine after you have filled engine with radiator fluid mixture of prob 50/50 let cool recheck top off the coolant and also dont forget to put your old used hoses in trunk in case out on road and new hoses break

Possible to disconnect radiator hose in front while oil changing on a '94 Ford Ranger?

I had my oil changed on my %26#039;94 Ford Ranger and when I got it back, the radiator hose was disconnected. It resulted in me needing to purchase another radiator. When I called them and told them they disconnected the radiator hose, they said it wasn%26#039;t possible. Is it possible?|||Well if you went to a shop and had it done most likely they probably were messing with things they shouldn%26#039;t have. If it was working fine with no leaks or overheating before the oil change, and by the time you got home you lost the coolant, I would say the shop is to blame. Well the shop is wrong it is possible to disconnect a radiator hose when doing an oil change if they have some dishonest employees working for them.





Changing oil has nothing to do with touching any radiator related items.





If I were you I wouldn%26#039;t go back to that shop either. A friend of mine went to Jiffy Lube once, and they didn%26#039;t put any oil back in the engine, you can imagine the outcome of that.|||Anything is possible.|||Did you go to one of those quick oil change places? Sounds like you got scammed. Someone touched that radiator hose, there%26#039;s no reason for it. Had to be done on purpose.





Just my opinion.|||I have a 94 ranger with the little 4 cylinder.It is impossible to disconnect the hose if your changing oil...

Overheating more slowly after thermostat, radiator hose change, and radiator flush...Whats the deal?

Alright, 1997 Chrysler Concorde. Took off the radiator and flushed it, changed both upper and lower radiator hoses. At the time, I figured I would see if I could also flush the flow of water through the engine. I stuck a hose in the thermostat housing and it flowed through...So I took it off to change the thermostat, and someone had removed it totally. So I put a new thermostat, new thermostat housing, both radiator hoses, and flushed the radiator. The coolant reservoir isn%26#039;t leaking, but the cap is. However, it is still overheating, just not as quickly. The water pump is working, the top hose gets hot. I am thinking there is a possible clog in the return line from the reservoir to the engine/radiator, but does anyone else have any ideas? After changing everything (also new coolant, 1gal concentrated, rest water) it idled for a while, but the coolant bottle never dropped the level. It stayed full completely. Any ideas?|||You could have air in your cooling system and make sure that the thermostat you change has the right temperature. Also make sure that your fan works.|||Hopefully you don%26#039;t have a warped or cracked head, Be sure the cooling fan is working , It bothers me that the thermostat was gone when you checked it ! Hopefully you did not just buy it ? That is an old used car salesman trick to unload a junker !!!!!!|||Sounds like the thermostat isn%26#039;t opening up. Once I changed my coolant fluid and put in 100 %. My car would heat up slowly but eventually overheat. I then learned that coolant doesn%26#039;t dissipate heat and it needs 50% water to get rid of the heat build up.|||You stated that the reservoir isn%26#039;t leaking but the cap is. If the cap is leaking then change it. If the coolant system doesn%26#039;t reach the right pressure then it will not cool properly. Also try checking to see if the fan is coming on when it is supposed to. I hope this helps. Good luck.|||try running a total cooling system cleaner through radiator and the engine block. see how much gunk comes out.

Price for changing a lower radiator hose on 98 GMC Sonoma?

I bought the hose and paid 40 dollars labor to have someone change it out, is this a typical price? Any input would be appreciated, thanks.|||you did ok on that one,that%26#039;s average for most shops now days, anything they do they,ll collect at least an hours labor for doing it,and most have a set rate,so that%26#039;s a good price on that one,good luck.|||your welcome.

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|||It depends on who changed it for you. Most shop labor rate vary from $55 to $85 dollars per hour. To drain the cooling system, replace the hose and refill and test the system... yes, $40 dollars would be fair.|||That%26#039;s a good price, I know of places that charge 70 dollars a hour minimum for just labor. So even if you had to replace anti-freeze and all that on your own, you made out ok.|||I say that is really expensive to pay for something that take two minutes to do. Its to clamps remove the hose and replace it with the clamps|||the sonoma is not a truck I like to work on 40 bones is cheap you have a good deal.|||i would say that%26#039;s a great price,considering shop labor rates are more than that per hour|||that sounds a fair price.|||I don%26#039;t know|||sounds about right...thats an easy job u could of had a mechanicaly inclined friend to do it 4 free