Last week i was driving and i notcied that my temp gauge was at H. When i got home i checked under my hood and saw that my radiator hose was FLAT. it wasnt a circular shape. I flushed my radator and changed both top and bottom radiator hose's. But for some reason my top radiator hose seems to still get flat but it then goes back to a circular shape after you let go of the throttle. any ideas of the problem?
radiator hose problem
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http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=CO&P=8
It's an old school technique that allows a small amount of coolant flow through the thermostat at all times. It does delay warm-up a very slight amount of time, but prevents pressure form holding a weak thermostat closed. It will also expel air from the system to the radiator faster...no more "burping".
http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=CO&P=8
It's an old school technique that allows a small amount of coolant flow through the thermostat at all times. It does delay warm-up a very slight amount of time, but prevents pressure form holding a weak thermostat closed. It will also expel air from the system to the radiator faster...no more "burping".
If you get a new thermostat, either use Toyota or a Stant SuperStat rated at 190 deg F. You'll also need a new rubber gasket that goes around the outside edge.
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I always wondered what that little thing was. What is its purpose when left on?
I always wondered what that little thing was. What is its purpose when left on?
Actually the same thing (passing air), but the valve limits coolant flow to achieve warm-up faster. I discovered some time ago it limits flow a bit too much and taking it off has a lot more positive vs a negative effect.
yah def. go with a toyota thermo though. I went through so many at autozone before i just went and got a toyota one. I've been great ever since.
