Awoir

How long does it take of driving to overheat one of these cars? I was driving for about an hour and a half in rushhour traffic, and towards the end my '!' light came on and my temp gauge was up. Did something break or is this natural? Thanks for any input.

RobbyK

There is no point a car should over heat are your rad fans working ?

Awoir

The fans are working, yea. After I pulled it in the driveway I shut it right off and didn't bother pulling into the garage (It's supposed to be a nice night). I ended up driving my bro's Accord to work (Ungh...). But anyway, when I pulled it in the driveway right after I shut it off I poped the hood and smoke kept pouring out...

RobbyK

Sounds like you have a hole in one of your rad hoses or the rad is shot, were there any leaks before this happened ?

pete944

Sounds like a busted hose. Is the antifreeze gone?

Edit- You beat me to it Rob!

Awoir

I think it is a busted hose...I'll check in the morning.

EDIT: How much $$ to replace?

pete944

Depends on which hose.

Awoir

Well then what are the different prices? Most expensive?

Matt O.

Hoses are cheap.

If it's your upper radiator hose, I happen to have one from the other engine just laying around that will fit your car. Let me know if it's the upper.

-Matt

pete944

Anywhere from $5 to $40.

RobbyK

Off topic but 944pete hows that steal of a deal on an S2 holding up ?

pete944

It's undergoing some reconstructive surgery right now but it should be done in about a month. I'll be posting lots of pics.

Awoir

Thanks for the info. The verdict should be reached sometime tonight as I have to leave for school in 15 minutes. Thanks =]

Awoir

Lower hose. Look like fun for tonight.

Awoir

Great. The hose I got is like 2 inches short. Shows how much NAPA knows. Maybe they gave me an 85 hose? Should an early offset hose be a little shorter?