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Re: Engine Overheating - Radiator Hoses Collapsing
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 6/18/2002

I agree with Al. When the engine is at operating temps, or above ;), there is positive pressure throught the system. This is fundamental physics. If any hose collapses when the engine is running there is a flow restriction upstream of the collapse - period. Ho... Login to read more.