Any Idea Why My Radiator Hose Blew Up?

[Shayan]

hey guys, long time no talk, got a z71 now, im over the luxury experience.

lmao

wel anyway my uncle was driving the car today and the upper radiator hose blew up in 2 pieces any idea why or how or any idea at all?

thanks.

[wwest]

hey guys, long time no talk, got a z71 now, im over the luxury experience.

lmao

wel anyway my uncle was driving the car today and the upper radiator hose blew up in 2 pieces any idea why or how or any idea at all?

thanks.

1992...

SOP, time and distance, normal failure mode...high rev the engine, a COLD engine (thermostat closed), coolant system pressure GROWS, weakest links BLOWS.

Also possible excess coolant system pressure due to blown head gasket.