plumbing

[xsbronco]

I was dinkin around the engine compartment and revin the engine watchin things when I noticed the bottom hose to my radiator. It would collapse when I reved her up prertty good. I am just dbl checkin to make sure its because the thermostat isnt opened yet. What do you guys think?

 

[RTM]

I was dinkin around the engine compartment and revin the engine watchin things when I noticed the bottom hose to my radiator. It would collapse when I reved her up prertty good. I am just dbl checkin to make sure its because the thermostat isnt opened yet. What do you guys think?

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Replace the hose. Some cars/trucks have springs in the lower hose to keep them from collasping. I do not think it's normal for the hose to do this unless the hose is worn out.

 

[jkdillard]

I noticed my 84 F150 doing the same thing. I didn't think much about it till it split open. I too took the spring out. Shortly after the hose split i had to replace the water pump. Hope this helps.

 

[xsbronco]

Thanks for the help, I will replace.