Page B12, July 4, 1979 - North Shore News

BUMPER TALK ;

Keeping your engine _ _
cool in the hot weather

Of all the parts on your
car, you've probably paid
the least attention to the
hoses and .connectors that
make up the” most critical
part of the engine cooling
system. Some. day this is
going to cause you trouble. |

Because of the way it
‘functions, your car’s engine
generates an intense amount
of heat, especially in the
cylinder: block. So most cars
have radiators and water

pumps to help keep the —

cylinders from overheating
_— ’ something. which - can
cause extensive and ex-

‘pensive damage: ~ To

The Radiator

‘Your radiator is your:

engine's water cooler. Water
in the rad. is cooled by air
drawn in by the fan located
just behind it until the water
pump circulates it through

The hoses leading to and
from your radiator are the
weakest links in the entire
system.’ They should be
checked regularly: Because
they are made mostly from a
rubber covered fabric, they
are subject to wear and:
deterioration. | Oil, grease,
grime and engine heat can
also Shorten their useful life.

What To Watch For -

~The — four most ‘critical ~
things to check for on.any of
your. hoses are hardening,
—cracking, flaking
(deterioration of the inside
material of. the hose) and

softening. mT

If you. see any Signs of
damage or wear, replace the
offending item immediately.

Using a screwdriver or
pliers, open the clamps at
both ends of the hose and
carefully slide. it off the
connectors using an easy,
twisting motion.

oe

New hoses and clamps are
available for most cars at
auto parts stores right across
the country, so finding a

replacement won't. be...a

problem. Remember to

follow the installation steps
and slide the hose end over.
the. connection lips gently,

especially 0 on the Fad. These

the compartments around Here’s how you doit: |
each cylinder in the block. :
a, ~ FREE First, shut off your engine
JUNK:.CAR and let it cool completely.
~~. iM Next, remove the radiator
PICK-UP cap to release any pressure

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still present in the system.
Drain the coolant into a
suitable container for re-yse

or disposal, by opening the -

“petcock” at the bottom
front of the radiator.

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are often made of a. soft
métal which can bend, ‘dent
or crack easily.

Once the replacement
hose is on, tighten down. the
clamp, replace the coolant,
start up the car and check

for leaks.

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Fitness is fun.

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