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: Upper Radiator hose collapsed!!!


jwiebers
08-23-2007, 02:53 PM
Ive noticed it a couple of times but I thought that I would ask before I get too worried. Im not sure if its a big deal because it might just be that its not warm enough for the thermostat to open yet, but when I take the cap off the overflow it releases the built up vacuum. I haven't had any overheating issues like some have had on here but just want to ensure that I won't.

Rttoys
08-23-2007, 03:05 PM
Rad cap is not releasing pressure, you need to replace it. I had mine warrentied a few weeks ago for the same thing.

OH is a whole different issue, not cap related.

metalhead
08-23-2007, 03:44 PM
x2

painter 60
08-23-2007, 07:02 PM
the surge tank cap is not letting air back into the system creating a vacume as it cools down. painter

jwiebers
08-24-2007, 02:12 AM
Thanks guys I already bought a new cap so it should be fixed