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Radiator hose collapsed

Was back checking the oil and noticed the blue radiator hose at the engine collapsed. The engine was cold so I opened up the radiator cap at the metal tank. A woosh of air sucked in and the hose resumed it's primary state. The over flow tank was too full (it was above the hot line and the engine is cold). Could that be the issue or might there be something else going on?

The picture is after I burped it.
Dylan and Aimee
2001 U320 4013
Unit# 5896
450 HP/IFS
 

Re: Radiator hose collapsed

Reply #1 –
Probably a bad radiator cap
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Re: Radiator hose collapsed

Reply #2 –
As engine cools some antifreeze should draw back into the engine. Also could be the overflow hose and/or hose ports are plugged.
Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B
 

Re: Radiator hose collapsed

Reply #3 –
Quote from: dlkj07 –
Could that be the issue or might there be something else going on?

The picture is after I burped it.

Close examination of the radiator cap, and maybe a check of the patency* of the hose to the coolant overflow will tell you where the blockage is located.  As the engine cools down the coolant should flow freely back into the radiator.

*the condition of being open, expanded, or unobstructed.
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