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upper rad hose - should it be stiff at normal operating temperture?

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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 01:40 AM
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upper rad hose - should it be stiff at normal operating temperture?
I have new rebuilt, water pump, t-stat and hoses. with system bled properly, i notice upper hose to be stiff sometimes. is this somthing to worry about?

oh, and new rad too.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 01:49 AM
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Yes, that means your coolant system is pressurized. Also, it means that would be a bad time to open your pressure cap
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 02:04 AM
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yeah but to have the upper rad hose stiffen up sometimes? do i have anything to worry about? or is this a common charcteristic of the cooling system?
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 02:06 AM
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it's good. it's a sign that shows your water pump is working properly. and as wankel7 stated, your system is pressurized
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 02:09 AM
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cool beans. i can sleep now. i guess i should have stated that i am checking this after fully operating temperture.
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