Upper radiator hose prob

[slickster]

My upper radiator hose has bumps on it looks like it's about to burst. Did anyone every have this problem. For somereason I'm thinking the it's getting hotter then normal ive never seen anything like this

[fastblackmerc]

My upper radiator hose has bumps on it looks like it's about to burst. Did anyone every have this problem. For somereason I'm thinking the it's getting hotter then normal ive never seen anything like this

If it's got bumps the inner core is defective. I'd replace it ASAP!

[tbone]

I'm curious, how old is it? Def. replace.

[Mr. Man]

Time for a replacement. I can guarantee if you don't it will burst at night, in the rain, on a highway with narrow shoulders, far from home.

[slickster]

I'm not sure how old it is I just got the car. I will take pics of it later

[slickster]

ok so its a hard pipe thats connects to the upper.its bubble rusting and flakey. im thinking its like this on the inside and will clog the flow jackets

[TAKEDOWN]

YeaH, that doesn't look g00d... At this point I'd just change it ASAP or when $$$ becomes available and hopefully that's s00n!

[guspech750]

Time for a replacement. I can guarantee if you don't it will burst at night, in the rain, on a highway with narrow shoulders, far from home.



With CBT watching you from behind a tree with KY in his hand!!

You better get a new COT ASAP!!

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[ctrlraven]

Yeah that crossover tube doesn't look too great.

[slickster]

well what the hell is this thing called or is it just the upper

[Chi Stallion]

3W3Z-8548-CA is the part #. It also comes with both coolant temp sensors. Its called coolant crossover tube.

[69marquis conv]

That car has been soaked in salt!

[MM2004]

ok so its a hard pipe thats connects to the upper.its bubble rusting and flakey. im thinking its like this on the inside and will clog the flow jackets

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25 078&d=1307418342

That tube needs changing out ASAP!

Maybe start a "Want To Buy" thread?

There is a possibility someone on here has one laying around that they can afford to part with?

Worth a try...

Good luck and keep us posted.

Mike.

[screamn]

Wow when was the last time the cooling system was flushed?

Might be a good idea before new crossover pipe is installed to flush the system several times to get all the debris out.

Good luck and hopefully no further damage or problems are discovered.

[Chevyguy]

HASAAAAAAAAAAAA

That is just cosmetic damage, but you will NEVER get the Fill hole/air bleeder to open that's for sure so a replacment is in your future

[SC Cheesehead]

Hey John, PM Spectragod, I think he's still got a used COT in good condition.

[blazen71]

+1 on that^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Thomas C Potter]

mine is not as bad, but the inside looks great. i would change it soon, but would not be paranoid. The little steel pipe on the psgr side likley looks worse, and it can be eliminated with heater hose. These steel pipes are likely just a cheap extrenal coating. The top big pipe assy has an oring on both legs that seal into the holes. Pipe cost about 140$.

[Mr. Man]

mine is not as bad, but the inside looks great. i would change it soon, but would not be paranoid. The little steel pipe on the psgr side likley looks worse, and it can be eliminated with heater hose. These steel pipes are likely just a cheap extrenal coating. The top big pipe assy has an oring on both legs that seal into the holes. Pipe cost about 140$.
Wow:eek: that's cheap. Dealer quoted me well above 200 clams a couple of years ago for a new one.

[slickster]

I just got the same quote