RE: Hot Hot Hot

From: Ray Block (BPracing@wowway.com)
Date: Sat May 30 2009 - 10:08:00 EDT


> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Gersic
>
> On Saturday 30 May 2009 03:15:30 Matt Beazer wrote:
> > The upper hose is firm so the system is pressurizing fine, it has a
> > new radiator cap and a brand new water pump, serpentine belt and
> > tensioner.
>
> Make sure that the lower hose isn't collapsing.

I second that! The original lower hose contains a coil spring to prevent
collapsing. Remember, this is the intake/suction side of the water pump.

I have not found an aftermarket lower hose with a spring. If you are
replacing an OEM hose, simply remove the spring and install it in the new
hose. Otherwise, you should get the lower hose from a dealer. They do
come with the spring.

Ray
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