What happens when a radiator explodes?
A blowout in a radiator will flood a house. A burst radiator in a home heating system is a nightmare. Not only is the danger of steam burns present, but the sudden gushing out of water and steam will flood out a house, causing a multitude of water damage problems.
What could cause a radiator to explode?
Cause of a Burst There are a few things that can cause a radiator to burst. If too much pressure builds up, it can cause a weak spot in the radiator core or tank to give way. Too much pressure can be cause by a clogged radiator (lime build up), a restriction in the system or a bad radiator cap.
What to do if your Radiator is leaking coolant?
The metal clip on the end of the hose at the radiator. You simply push the clip down until it stays away from the locked position, you don’t have to completely remove it. If you get the replacement hose first, you can see how that type of clip works.
Where does the lower radiator heater hose go?
When I spoke to the dealer trying to find the lower hose and the heater hose, he said that the only one they stock any more is that upper hose that goes to the lower radiator on the drivers side to the thermostat and to the overflow (S500). But that it is common to replace that hose.
What kind of seal does a radiator hose have?
(Also O-ring seal with U-clip) Ordered the hose but was told it comes with the bigger top hose together. Indeed the main top hose on the radiator has a plastic connector which has an black rubber O-ring inside and a metal U-clip. The O-ring is the seal and the slip snaps in a groove in the plastic receiving connector on the top on the radiator.
Where is the O-ring on a Mercedes radiator?
The O-ring is the seal and the slip snaps in a groove in the plastic receiving connector on the top on the radiator. The clip pushed down is open so it can slide over and pushed up it closes to engage the groove.