Engine Mechanical problem
1990 Volvo 740
Car was running hot for a few days and then overheated. Gas station added coolant and checked for leaks under car, but did not see any and did not have equipment needed for further testing. Car was normal for several days (not running hot). Car overheated again. Coolant was added the next morning and hose on the right side of radiator (when looking under hood) was leaking all the fluid. It appeared that the hose was loose where it connects to the radiator.
Questions: Is this hose easy to replace? We prefer not to have car towed if possible. Does the hose just pop on and off? I noticed metal fasteners on it. Do those need to be loosened? Would tightening that prevent the hose from being loose or is it just loose because it is old?
Thanks!
1990 Volvo 740
Car was running hot for a few days and then overheated. Gas station added coolant and checked for leaks under car, but did not see any and did not have equipment needed for further testing. Car was normal for several days (not running hot). Car overheated again. Coolant was added the next morning and hose on the right side of radiator (when looking under hood) was leaking all the fluid. It appeared that the hose was loose where it connects to the radiator.
Questions: Is this hose easy to replace? We prefer not to have car towed if possible. Does the hose just pop on and off? I noticed metal fasteners on it. Do those need to be loosened? Would tightening that prevent the hose from being loose or is it just loose because it is old?
Thanks!
Feb 28, 2010 at 7:56 PM