got a Q...help

Skadaloz

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anyways just got done swapping in the jdm 7mgte...started right up w/ no problem...my Q is...Why is my upper radiator hose pinched like its sucking...is it my radiator cap?, water pump? anyone plz help
 

theKnifeArtist

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your title is not helping you get any help.

pinched only when running?
have the car cold, take the cap off, run it like that, see what happens until it warms up.
 

Skadaloz

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mastergrader007;1333798 said:
mine did the exact same thing. turns out my thermostat was cooked. put a new one in and good to go.

aite i would get on it

Jokervrs;1333824 said:
you mind telling me where you got your motor? i was thinking about getting one here

http://www.tigerjapanese.com/index....facturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

i got mine from http://www.jdmenginedepot.com/ i paid $1200 for it picked up...it was suppose to be only $1099.99 but this was the last one they had in stock
 

Skadaloz

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theKnifeArtist;1333595 said:
your title is not helping you get any help.

pinched only when running?
have the car cold, take the cap off, run it like that, see what happens until it warms up.

if the cap is off and running...it will just shoot coolant up in the air...like a water fountain