In a message dated 09/06/1999 9:44:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Sklashley@... writes:
It seems to me that the hoses only leak when the engine is cold. Is there
extra pressure in the hoses at that point? Something related to the cold
start valve?
I have a similar symptom with my lower radiator hose. It leaks when cold,
even when the engine has been off for several weeks, but it does not leak
when the engine is warm. My theory is that when the rubber is warm it is
pliable enough to conform to the shape of the radiator fitting, but when it
is cold it is stiff and allows a gap between mating surfaces.
Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator
'71 Econoline (home brew camper)
