Oh, good point...did you replace the thermostat? It might be in
backwards too...
Rascal
On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 9:08 AM, Ray Block <BPracing@wowway.com> wrote:
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>
> > -----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
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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