What is a collapsing upper radiator hose a sign of?

[supra_kid101]

However, if all you did to a rod knock motor was swap the bearings, I would not doubt BHG. It obviously wasn't a well taken care of motor at that point.

I agree. About a week and you already have problems. Hopefully it's not BHG and just a bad hose or radiator cap.

 

[CajunKenny]

Nope. It wasn't well taken care of at all. The kid I got it from took real good care of everything except the motor. When I first got it, I checked the oil and the dip stick was dry! It took 2-1/2 quarts to hit the dip stick. My guess is that the oil level was at or just below the bottom of the pick-up screen. Knock...Knock...Knock...after that. Great timing eh?:nono:

Well, I found that the resevoir pick up tube was mostly plugged. I blew it out with air.

After a short run, no collapsing hose. Seems to be fixed at this point. I will keep a close eye on it though.

Thanks guys...