NooB question. Radiator hose.
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QUOTE(Korean_Redneck @ Nov 25 2008, 06:20 PM)
My upper radiator hose was warm and the bottom one was cold. is this normal?
hmmm never checked that stuff before but make sure it aint cloged or stuff
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QUOTE(silvertib06 @ Nov 25 2008, 08:54 PM)
hmmm never checked that stuff before but make sure it aint cloged or stuff
Yes...Return is the top and the output is through the bottom where is should be cool going back to the engine...the pump pumps the hotter fluid to the top where it flows denser (colder) through the bottom hose...hope that make sense
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QUOTE(hammondfra @ Nov 26 2008, 12:24 AM)
Yes...Return is the top and the output is through the bottom where is should be cool going back to the engine...the pump pumps the hotter fluid to the top where it flows denser (colder) through the bottom hose...hope that make sense
yeah it does i am just having brain farts LMAO!!!
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How long did you have the engine running before you checked? Because if your return is cold after idling for a bit your thermostat might have gone south(seized) Might want to have a spare gasket on hand and open the thermostat housing to check it.
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QUOTE(M_034 @ Nov 26 2008, 12:45 AM)
How long did you have the engine running before you checked? Because if your return is cold after idling for a bit your thermostat might have gone south(seized) Might want to have a spare gasket on hand and open the thermostat housing to check it.
It has been running for 20 minutes but the weather outside was 29 F. The top was warm and the bottom cold. No fans were running.
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QUOTE(Korean_Redneck @ Nov 26 2008, 07:13 PM)
It has been running for 20 minutes but the weather outside was 29 F. The top was warm and the bottom cold. No fans were running.
Uh oh. Might be time to grab a spanner and check it out.