Leaky rad Hose question
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From: South Bend, In.
Car: 02 Echo/91 trans am
Engine: 1.5/6.7
Transmission: a4
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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From: Warrington, PA USA
Car: "02 z-28
Engine: LS-1
Transmission: 4L60E
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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