288sunny
03-01-2009, 08:05 PM
I noticed today while cleaning my upper radiator hose, it attaches to the top of radiator and goes to the thermostate on the front head, just above the exhaust flange. When i felt the hose it felt very spongy/soft like there was hardly any rubber left, specially in the middle area just forward of the head above the cooling fan, not sure if its suppose to be this way, but i dont think so, cant see any reason why it would be so soft, i think the heat has broke it down, i plan to check my buddies and talk to the dealer, might just order a new one to be safe. My only guess is it gets stiff when the motor is hot and coolant is going through it. will check this tomorrow, but worth looking at:)