Upper Radiator Hose
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Cargo Master
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Upper Radiator Hose
Hey guys
I was cleaning under the hood yesterday and I noticed that my upper radiator hose was like sucked or collapsed for another way of saying it. I never seen this before on any vehicle I have owned. It's like instead of getting fluid from the over flow tank it just sucked the hose closed. I havent driven the truck for about 4 days. 15 F250 6.7
Thanks Guys
I was cleaning under the hood yesterday and I noticed that my upper radiator hose was like sucked or collapsed for another way of saying it. I never seen this before on any vehicle I have owned. It's like instead of getting fluid from the over flow tank it just sucked the hose closed. I havent driven the truck for about 4 days. 15 F250 6.7
Thanks Guys
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Upstate NY
Common with a 6.7!!!
Replace the coolant cap - it's gone bad
I've found a Stant 10238 is a better cap then the OEM Motorcraft. Then at this time, replace the secondary cap, Stant 10268 Either is about 6-7 bucks. Then, if you have any concerns with that hose being damaged from multiple times being 'sucked' together, I used a Gates 23981 at half the cost ---- and it was absolutely identical (oh and the Ford hose numbers are BC3Z8260B or BC3Z8260F if you insist on OEM)
Obviously, check those part numbers for your particular truck
Replace the coolant cap - it's gone bad
I've found a Stant 10238 is a better cap then the OEM Motorcraft. Then at this time, replace the secondary cap, Stant 10268 Either is about 6-7 bucks. Then, if you have any concerns with that hose being damaged from multiple times being 'sucked' together, I used a Gates 23981 at half the cost ---- and it was absolutely identical (oh and the Ford hose numbers are BC3Z8260B or BC3Z8260F if you insist on OEM)
Obviously, check those part numbers for your particular truck
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