1992 Cadillac El Dorado hose

1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO
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MR DERRICK
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Engine Cooling problem
1992 Cadillac El Dorado V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic

should radiator hose be frim or soft
Jun 5, 2010 at 2:14 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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It all depends on when you check it. When the vehicle is hot, and cooling system is under pressure, it should be firm. When it is cool, or the pressure has been let off, it may be soft. It should not be abnormally bulging at connection ends, or make a crunch noise when you squeeze it, or have noticeable soft spots. This would indicate the inside lining is breaking down.
Jun 5, 2010 at 4:02 PM
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