Steam Coming from under the hood

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12-09-2009, 10:34 AM

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Slows2k

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The hoses and water pump are most likely fine.

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12-09-2009, 10:40 AM

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Ray, your top radiator hose looks like it has a kink or cut in it. You may want to check to see if that's the source. If not, I'd recommend replacing the hoses while you're doing the radiator, it's good insurance.

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12-09-2009, 06:34 PM

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Just replaced mine last night and flushed it last night hah.... Pop your hood wipe up all the wet spots. Start your car and see where the leak is coming from. Or squeeze the top radiator hose and see. Also look by the filler neck for those stress cracks. Thats where they usually crack.