DIY: I should know the answer to this...

OTW Z-Boy · 08-12-2016, 03:51 PM

Hiya,

Can anyone confirm 100% if the car has been not started for over a week if the upper radiator hose will leak if removed?

Thanks

OTW Z-Boy · 08-13-2016, 11:02 AM

Nobody wants to put the guarantee down... So I think that's my answer.

DEpointfive0 · 08-13-2016, 11:42 AM

It should leak. The system should be full 24/7, letting it sit doesn't mean anything

labrador · 08-13-2016, 11:45 AM

It will leak. Squish the hose with your hand and you can feel that its full.

SouthArk370Z · 08-13-2016, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

It should leak. The system should be full 24/7, letting it sit doesn't mean anything

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by labrador

It will leak. Squish the hose with your hand and you can feel that its full.

Try this ^. You should be able to feel/hear any liquid present.

Plan on it being slam full - pans, rags, water hose, &c. Draining/siphoning some coolant before removing the hose should lessen the mess. Any spills in the engine compartment will rinse off with water.

Edit: The FSM should tell you if DE is right and give the Nissan procedure for removing the hose.

OTW Z-Boy · 08-13-2016, 12:07 PM

Thanks to all for confirmation. Much appreciated

barncobob · 08-13-2016, 12:39 PM

im a betting man ....ill give it a 50/50 chance

POS VETT · 08-13-2016, 01:48 PM

The question baffles me ...

OTW Z-Boy · 08-13-2016, 04:29 PM

Yeah I know just thought there would be a chance

Jsolo · 08-13-2016, 06:02 PM

Assuming your radiator cap is working correctly (and reservoir is full), yes, as mentioned earlier it should be entirely full.

What are you changing out?

OTW Z-Boy · 08-13-2016, 06:25 PM

Upper Rad Hose... Had the dealer do it and it looks kinked to me but got some other stuff done

08-12-2016, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-13-2016, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 750	Nobody wants to put the guarantee down... So I think that's my answer. __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek

08-13-2016, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	It should leak. The system should be full 24/7, letting it sit doesn't mean anything Trips and SouthArk370Z like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-13-2016, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
labrador Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 10	It will leak. Squish the hose with your hand and you can feel that its full. SouthArk370Z likes this.

08-13-2016, 12:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 750	Thanks to all for confirmation. Much appreciated __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek

08-13-2016, 12:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	im a betting man ....ill give it a 50/50 chance TreeSemdyZee and SouthArk370Z like this.

08-13-2016, 01:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	The question baffles me ...

08-13-2016, 04:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 750	Yeah I know just thought there would be a chance __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek

08-13-2016, 06:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	Assuming your radiator cap is working correctly (and reservoir is full), yes, as mentioned earlier it should be entirely full. What are you changing out? __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

08-13-2016, 06:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 750	DIY: I should know the answer to this... Upper Rad Hose... Had the dealer do it and it looks kinked to me but got some other stuff done __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek Last edited by OTW Z-Boy; 08-13-2016 at 09:06 PM.

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