Lower Radiator Hose Question
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Lower Radiator Hose Question
Hey guys. I have a 1992 integra with a b18a1(Stock) and a few days after christmas, my car over heated a few times and was acting strange. So I replaced the thermostat and that didn't work. So I figured I the radiator was clogged so I replaced the radiator and upper and lower hoses and that really didn't work. So then I changed the water pump and timing belt and had a valve adjustment done. Its not over heating, but I noticed that my lower radiator hose is cold unlike the top one which is hot? What seems to be going on here? any help would be very much appreciated! 
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Re: Lower Radiator Hose Question (Pjct2ndGenTeg)
The top hose is the hot water leaving the engine.The lower hose is the cooled water returning to the engine.When they're both hot you have a problem.
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Re: Lower Radiator Hose Question (Pjct2ndGenTeg)
Once the motor is up to operating temps both hoses will be hot. If the bottom hose is still cold then you have a clog in either the radiator or block.
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Re: Lower Radiator Hose Question (msmotorsports)
my car has never had a problem and my lower hose doesnt get hot at all.... 
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NJIN BUILDR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The top hose is the hot water leaving the engine.The lower hose is the cooled water returning to the engine.When they're both hot you have a problem.
Glenn</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NJIN BUILDR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The top hose is the hot water leaving the engine.The lower hose is the cooled water returning to the engine.When they're both hot you have a problem.
Glenn</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Lower Radiator Hose Question (LSVTECJay)
What do you mean it stays cool. It has to get warm or your car will be run too cool. Most motors run best when coolant temps are around 180 to 200 Degrees.
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Re: Lower Radiator Hose Question (ekek888)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pjct2ndGenTeg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how would i go about un clogging the radiator? try the bolt on my head right next to the header?</TD></TR></TABLE>
if the hoses are the right temp and your not overheating anymore why do you think it is clogged?
if the hoses are the right temp and your not overheating anymore why do you think it is clogged?
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