2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas Coolant Hose

2001 JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS
48,500 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEPHENLISAS
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I just had my car serviced with a new water pump, thermostate and coolant flush; I drove it up a hill for about 2 mile climb and the hose to the radiator came off and steam came out.

Why would this happen?

Thank you,
Stephen
Sep 14, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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Hi there,

I would be thinking that the mechanic has not tightened the hose clam when he has done this job, he certainly did not do a system pressure test, which should be done after any cooling system repair, this would have picked up the loose hose, i just hop that there has been no engine damage done, as this can easily cause a head gasket problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
Sep 14, 2009 at 6:27 PM