Radiator Hose Leaks on 98 Disco
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Radiator Hose Leaks on 98 Disco
I have a 98 Discovery that has recently begun leaking coolant. The leak was originally coming from a puncture in the large hose that comes directly out of the radiator. I temporary patched the leak using duct tape so I could drive the car home from my office (about 6 miles) and leave it until i could order a new hose. However, upon returning home, I found that a new leak was squirting coolant from another hose that about 4 inches long and is located jsut to the left of the big hose and comes out of the other side of the engine block.
I am thinking that my problem will be solved by ordering new hoses. These are the original hoses, so I am sure they are due for a change. But, I want to make sure that the punctures are not being cause by a problem with the pressure in the cooling system. My concern is that i will put on new hoses and still have problems with pressure.
Has anyone seen an instance where radiator hoses have become punctured by a build up of pressure in the cooling system?
I am thinking that my problem will be solved by ordering new hoses. These are the original hoses, so I am sure they are due for a change. But, I want to make sure that the punctures are not being cause by a problem with the pressure in the cooling system. My concern is that i will put on new hoses and still have problems with pressure.
Has anyone seen an instance where radiator hoses have become punctured by a build up of pressure in the cooling system?
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RE: Radiator Hose Leaks on 98 Disco
It has 90K miles. As I mentioned, these are the original hoses, so I suspect that the issue is simply the hose as opposed to a pressure issue, but I want to be sure before I spend money on new hoses and risk destroying them due to an issue with pressure.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#4
RE: Radiator Hose Leaks on 98 Disco
You also didn't mention geographical location.
High Temps and age are a certainty for hose leaks in a Disco.
I also have a 98 and have replaced one hose already. I'm getting ready to take the plunge and replace all the hoses[:@]
Just part of the mystique of a LR
High Temps and age are a certainty for hose leaks in a Disco.
I also have a 98 and have replaced one hose already. I'm getting ready to take the plunge and replace all the hoses[:@]
Just part of the mystique of a LR
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