Swollen radiator hose 99 si
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Swollen radiator hose 99 si
I went to change the oil in my 99 si today and I noticed the upper rad hose was swollen up pretty bad. I never had this happen. Car does not over heat , smoke , or loose and anti freeze. Does this just sound like a weak hose? Thanks guys
#3
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Swollen radiator hose 99 si
Yeah man, I would just say it's an old hose getting weak. I have a 00 SI and my upper hose looked like it was going to bust. It was a pretty old hose that just needed a replacement.
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#10
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Swollen radiator hose 99 si
I'm assuming you have some of the original parts still on the car. It's safe to say you should change your t-stat, hoses, and if you haven't done so get the timing belt/waterpump service done as well.
#11
Re: Swollen radiator hose 99 si
Replace the T-stat while you are there. They are pretty cheap as well.
You will need to drain/bleed the system anyways, so it's not really any added work.
You will need to drain/bleed the system anyways, so it's not really any added work.
#12
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Swollen radiator hose 99 si
when i buy a car part of the tune up i do is replace the t stat, any hoses that look/feel old, coolant flush, oil change, plugs/cap/rotor, trans flush, regardless of what the previous owner says is done to it.
#14
Re: Swollen radiator hose 99 si
oil eats hoses, so look for any errant oil coming from valve cover or something
only hose I had to replace recently was one right underneath distributor...soaked in oil and swollen....
only hose I had to replace recently was one right underneath distributor...soaked in oil and swollen....
#18
Crazy Honda Guy
Re: Swollen radiator hose 99 si
I think everybody covered things pretty good. I will only add that if you shop around/online you could even upgrade your hoses. I bought a 5 pc kit of silicone hoses for $70 shipped
#19
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Swollen radiator hose 99 si
OP right now would be a good time to get some silicone hoses
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