They are collapsing and causing it to overheat. Why are they collapsing?
2007-07-30 03:57:14 · 10 answers · asked by Evan L 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
They are brand new hoses.
2007-07-30 04:14:26 · update #1
Evan:
You might want to check your coolant level the water pump does pump water but then it pumps air too. Take the cap off the Raditor and run the car for a few minutes and look into the opening you should see fluid moving [pump works] if not add the correct coolant gradually. Stand a distance back too the fluid gets hot quick. You really should replace the hoses too before to long. Good Luck
2007-07-30 04:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by reddcobalt07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are collapsing it sounds like you have a clog in the system and some how the water pump is managing to create a vacuum in the system causing the hose to collapse. In all honesty, that seems highly unlikely just because cooling systems are usually in a state of high pressure. You have tried replacing the hoses, right?
2007-07-30 04:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by DrDebate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, besides checking your radiator cap, check that your overflow line itself is not plugged. To collapse the hoses you are drawing a vacuum on the system. When the engine heats up it forces air and coolant out but the path for return when the engine cools must be plugged.
2007-07-30 04:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by balloon buster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new cap is always a good idea, I've been stung by that so many times on high mileage Chevy's now it's my first replacement part. I also agree with baloon buster on the return line from the overflow. My wife' Monte was doing the same thing after she tried an oatmeal base stop leak (not with my approval) the line was plugged solid with oatmeal sludge
2007-08-02 00:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is time to change the worn hoses, and have the cooling system checked. If you are losing fluid, then find out why.
The extra heat can cause a lot of expensive problems.
2007-07-30 04:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try changing the thermostat or get a reinforced radiator hose
2007-07-30 04:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by glad2bhalfbreed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a new radiator cap, then a coolant system pressure test..
2007-07-30 04:00:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of fluid in your pressurised cooling system
2007-07-30 03:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by havanadig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be careful, b4 your head goes too.
2007-07-30 04:00:27 · answer #9 · answered by HanZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are losing you coolant
2007-07-30 03:59:20 · answer #10 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋