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Any coolant in upper radiator hose on IS300?

Any coolant in upper radiator hose on IS300?

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jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
08-03-2018, 03:14 AM
#1
I've just taken delivery of a new radiator hose set for the IS, and was planning on installing the upper hose tonight. Is there much coolant in there, or can I pretty much pull it off without worrying about putting buckets underneath to catch it all?

I had a quick look through the rad cap last night, and there was possibly some coolant pooled in there, but couldn't really see for sure.
Edited 19-04-2011, 03:23 PM by jimxms.
jimxms
08-03-2018, 03:14 AM #1

I've just taken delivery of a new radiator hose set for the IS, and was planning on installing the upper hose tonight. Is there much coolant in there, or can I pretty much pull it off without worrying about putting buckets underneath to catch it all?

I had a quick look through the rad cap last night, and there was possibly some coolant pooled in there, but couldn't really see for sure.

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
08-03-2018, 03:39 AM
#2
there should be water in there, remember your water system should be pretty much air free.

OutlawJapClub Admin Team
Sparkystav
08-03-2018, 03:39 AM #2

there should be water in there, remember your water system should be pretty much air free.


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
08-03-2018, 03:47 AM
#3
Really?? Its certainly not that!

With the engine off/cool all I think I could see in there was about 1mm worth of coolant running along the bottom of the hose.

My worry was if I removed it, would just that 1mm dribble come out, or would it kinda equalize everywhere else and spill out a load of coolant from the engine and rad.

I should just wait for when I get the S/C installed, but if you know me. You'll know how hard it is for me to 'wait' :p
jimxms
08-03-2018, 03:47 AM #3

Really?? Its certainly not that!

With the engine off/cool all I think I could see in there was about 1mm worth of coolant running along the bottom of the hose.

My worry was if I removed it, would just that 1mm dribble come out, or would it kinda equalize everywhere else and spill out a load of coolant from the engine and rad.

I should just wait for when I get the S/C installed, but if you know me. You'll know how hard it is for me to 'wait' :p

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
08-03-2018, 05:18 AM
#4
Definitely should be plenty of coolant in there. I'd be draining the radiator to fit those hoses.
toxo
08-03-2018, 05:18 AM #4

Definitely should be plenty of coolant in there. I'd be draining the radiator to fit those hoses.

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
08-03-2018, 05:31 AM
#5
Jim, I'm very disappointed in you - the possibilities you had when choosing a thread title involving draining your hose all over the place and you picked the sensible option...
:thumbdown:

IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
DaveEdin
08-03-2018, 05:31 AM #5

Jim, I'm very disappointed in you - the possibilities you had when choosing a thread title involving draining your hose all over the place and you picked the sensible option...
:thumbdown:


IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
08-03-2018, 05:52 AM
#6
DaveEdin Jim, I'm very disappointed in you - the possibilities you had when choosing a thread title involving draining your hose all over the place and you picked the sensible option...
:thumbdown:

Sorry Sad I feel like a total let down now.

I would go back and change it but it wont let me.

"Can I shake my black hose dry?"
"Will warm smelly stuff go everywhere if i pull my hose of?"
"Will I leak over the floor if i take my hose out?"

Any of those take your fancy?
jimxms
08-03-2018, 05:52 AM #6

DaveEdin Jim, I'm very disappointed in you - the possibilities you had when choosing a thread title involving draining your hose all over the place and you picked the sensible option...
:thumbdown:

Sorry Sad I feel like a total let down now.

I would go back and change it but it wont let me.

"Can I shake my black hose dry?"
"Will warm smelly stuff go everywhere if i pull my hose of?"
"Will I leak over the floor if i take my hose out?"

Any of those take your fancy?

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
08-03-2018, 05:58 AM
#7
:lol::lol::lol:

jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
is300_dino
08-03-2018, 05:58 AM #7

:lol::lol::lol:


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
08-03-2018, 06:03 AM
#8
jimxms Sorry Sad I feel like a total let down now.

I would go back and change it but it wont let me.

"Can I shake my black hose dry?"
"Will warm smelly stuff go everywhere if i pull my hose of?"
"Will I leak over the floor if i take my hose out?"

Any of those take your fancy?

Better, better... :thumbup:

IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
DaveEdin
08-03-2018, 06:03 AM #8

jimxms Sorry Sad I feel like a total let down now.

I would go back and change it but it wont let me.

"Can I shake my black hose dry?"
"Will warm smelly stuff go everywhere if i pull my hose of?"
"Will I leak over the floor if i take my hose out?"

Any of those take your fancy?

Better, better... :thumbup:


IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
08-03-2018, 06:27 AM
#9
DaveEdin Better, better... :thumbup:

Phew! Do I get to keep my 'classroom joker' status then? I've had it since I was 9!
jimxms
08-03-2018, 06:27 AM #9

DaveEdin Better, better... :thumbup:

Phew! Do I get to keep my 'classroom joker' status then? I've had it since I was 9!

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
08-03-2018, 06:55 AM
#10
Nah your status of "wants to be forcibly inducted" is suggestive enough as it is..... Big Grin

IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
DaveEdin
08-03-2018, 06:55 AM #10

Nah your status of "wants to be forcibly inducted" is suggestive enough as it is..... Big Grin


IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

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