radiator hoses are sucking down flat??

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Sep 29, 2003 | 08:16 PM
  #1  
My car is overheating. I replaced the radiator, both fans and the thermostat. the car still heats up and when I stop the hoses are sucked flat. help. My car is a 89 5.7 tpi
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Sep 29, 2003 | 08:54 PM
  #2  
Sounds like when the engine cools off, the system becomes negativly pressurized when the vapor inside condenses. A clogged puke tank line would cause this. Also, did you put in a new radiator cap as well? An old cap will lead to boilovers and coolant loss if it doesnt maintain the proper pressure.
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Sep 29, 2003 | 09:03 PM
  #3  
along the same lines, the rad cap may be faulty,


I would replace the cap and see what happens
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Sep 30, 2003 | 05:43 AM
  #4  
I agree. But, make sure to get a vented cap. I have made the mistake of getting a cap off of the shelf myself and getting one that wasnt vented......
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