My [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/) hose is very tight...


My [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/) hose is very tight. And no heat blowing. Only cold air Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked to make sure the thermostat is working? What about the coolant level? The coolant level ...

My [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/) hose is very tight. And no heat blowing. Only cold air Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked to make sure the thermostat is working? What about the coolant level? The coolant level is fine. But when it builds up pressure. It cause the overflow to leak out Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Im not sure if thermostat is on proper, but its new and the radiator Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? 2005 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 4wheel drive Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Yes I am. This just happened the day before yesterday

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Hi welcome to just Answer hope I can help, sorry to hear about your heater no working, if you have pressure and over flowing into bottle you could have a stuck thermostat or [head gasket](/topics-head-gasket-chevy/) leaking into system. Let me know Thanks RoyJust post back to me

I believe a stuck thermostat. So much pressure its lifting radiator fluid in resistor
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That’s what it sounds like I would start with replacing your thermostat and see if that helpsWhy was the radiator replaced was it leaking, what is your Tahoe overheating before this?
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Just post back if you need anything have a great day Thank you Roy!

I don't know if you can hear my clipsIf the thermostat is stuck. The radiator line gets really hard
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yes that is what happens it can build up pressure if stuck closed if not open the heater will not work also

Ok. He's getting a new one
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Okay if you still have problems just post back and I can help

Ok thank you so much
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Your welcome have a great day Thanks again!

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