Author Topic: Cooling Problem..... (Read 2359 times)

emsvitil · « **on:** Jun 08, 2009, 11:10:16 PM »

Had a little problem today.

Happened while I was working on the engine too..

I was revving engine from passenger side fender and hear a boom.....

First thought was I blew up the engine

, until I heard a hiss.

Released the throttle and ran around the back

, then forward again to turn engine off.

Coolant all over the place, but none hit me.

Need to get truck running tomorrow as I'm currently in Bakersfield and have to get home tomorrow (near LAX)

What's the likelyhood of the hose blowing again if I just reattach the shortened hose?

I want to replace with a good (Gates or Goodyear) hose which may not be available locally........

thanks.

Tallchevy · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 08, 2009, 11:41:28 PM »

I would just through a cheapy on it so you don't have to worry about making it back home.

emsvitil · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 08, 2009, 11:50:23 PM »

Been searching...........

Kelly Springfield Hoses seem to be available.

Anybody know anything about Kelly Springfield Hoses?

Tallchevy · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 08, 2009, 11:58:52 PM »

My opinion is anything is better than having a broken rig. If you have to throw a no name on it to get you going then I say do it.

Looks like Goodyear owns Kelly Springfield.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kelly_Springfield_Tire_Company

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 05:52:35 AM »

Quote from: Tallchevy on Jun 08, 2009, 11:41:28 PM

I would just through a cheapy on it so you don't have to worry about making it back home.

X2 it will last long enough to get you home, get a new hose and then some.

emsvitil · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:09:11 PM »

Other end of hose looked just as bad........

Since I'm leaving from Bakersfield to LA in 2 hours, didn't want hose to blow in middle of night.

So got Kelly Springfield hose and topped with water.

Will replace all hoses at home, and add new coolant.

crawlerdad · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:19:13 PM »

Are you sure the hose is the only problem? You may want to pull the thermostat so it will run a little cooler. Check your fan clutch also.

emsvitil · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:23:12 PM »

Flushed system a couple of months ago, and replaced thermostat.

Thought the hoses were ok at the time.......................

emsvitil · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:24:48 PM »

No fan clutch, electric fan.........

Sitting still in garage (in Bakersfield), AC on, reving engine, just didn't have enough air flow.

Seems fine now.

crawlerdad · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:31:27 PM »

Did you replace the hose? That's a long way to go with a wounded rig. Take some duct tape. and some extra water.

emsvitil · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:38:12 PM »

Top hose replaced.

2 gallons water

looking for duct tape.

crawlerdad · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:43:15 PM »

Did it overheat or just blow a hose? If it overheated do you know what caused it?

emsvitil · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:44:24 PM »

Blown hose, didn't overheat

crawlerdad · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:52:30 PM »

You have a long way to go and a lot of nothing in between. May the turtle force be with you. Go easy on the old toy and she will get you there. Let us know how it goes.

emsvitil · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 09:58:36 PM »

Once I'm on the downhill side of the Tejon Pass, I'll be fine...............

crawlerdad · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 10:06:46 PM »

You will know if you have a problem before you get to the bottom of the hill. There is plenty of places to stop on the way and even a water stop half way up the hill. Just take your time and you should be fine.

Prismo · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 09, 2009, 10:25:32 PM »

Now you will have an extra hose to carry with you the next time it blows

emsvitil · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 01:32:49 AM »

Didn't blow up.

Made to LA with no problems.

crawlerdad · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 08:26:48 PM »

$Beer Chug\'n$ Good to hear.

emsvitil · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 11, 2009, 08:25:21 PM »

Heater Hoses are so much easier to disconnect when you have no intention of re-using them.......................

kneedownnate · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 11, 2009, 08:45:27 PM »

The bottom hose doesn't come off in tact on my 1st gen, the big ass 3 row radiator puts it too close to be able to pull either way to remove. Any time the radiator or alternator has to come out I have to buy a new lower hose.

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