Radiator hose connection
March 15th, 2018, 5:01 PM
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Radiator hose connection
1989 Chevy g20 van
I have found a leak in the upper radiator hose of my van. The hose connects to this ball looking metal piece and wanted to know what that is called? Bc that is where the leak is coming from.
I have found a leak in the upper radiator hose of my van. The hose connects to this ball looking metal piece and wanted to know what that is called? Bc that is where the leak is coming from.
March 15th, 2018, 6:10 PM
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It would help if you showed us a photo, but it's most likely the thermostat housing. Just pick up a new thermostat which should come with a gasket. Cheap, easy fix.
March 15th, 2018, 9:35 PM
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Like mentioned above. Thermostat housing. Once you take it off make sure you wire brush where the hose goes, as buildup there can cause it to leak. Gasket surfaces also of course.
March 15th, 2018, 11:56 PM
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Thanks for the response on the t-housing I was searching forever to find what that was ha. Good idea @Canucklehead I had took off the hose to see what was up and I'm pretty sure the prev owner put water (smh) and there was a lot of rust build up and the upper part of the housing was chipping. I was thinking of replacing the housing all together but I had talked to a friend and said to replace the thermostat gasket and use some RTV to have a cheaper fix. Just don't know if I should just replace everything altogether and get a therm stat kit that comes with the valve gasket and housing. What would be ur advice as I am open to different solutions and ideas.
Thanks in in advance as well
Thanks in in advance as well
March 16th, 2018, 2:13 AM
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Both parts are less than 10 bucks. It's hardly worth thinking about just go for it.