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Leaky rad Hose question

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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Leaky rad Hose question

Okay so i just bought a complete set of goodyear radiator hoses (the blue set) and i got done hooking everything up and the return hose that connected from the filler cap to the mani is leaking at the filler cap/housing ..i tightened the hose clamp as much as posible and the filler housing isnt cracked or anything..any ideas?
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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If you have the stock rad with the plastic side tanks you may have a crack that is not visible. A common problem is when you remove the old hoses if you worked them off instead of cutting them off, you place stress on the plastic and you get a crack that may not show up until it is under pressure. You may have to pull off the hose and get a light and a magnifier and inspect the area around the hose fitting. Also look directly under the hose fitting on the rad, thats a common place for it to crack. It is unusual to have to tighten the clamp excessively to form a good seal.
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