As a teen, I was broke down on the side of a dirt road with a busted radiator hose. A old man stopped to help, and he used two hose clamps and a piece of metal from a beer can to patch it. It got me home that day and I've carried a couple of hose clamps in my car ever since.

@thibout0t

9 жыл бұрын

you had beer cans in your car dude lol

@khairioo

8 жыл бұрын

sr

Good to see mechanics are still taking the practical approach to car repair.

Sometimes stuff happens and you have to fix it. Emergency Radiator Hose Repair -EricTheCarGuy

@Tigerfire75

10 жыл бұрын

Make sure when you buy a used car you check those hoses. Hehehe Nice videos

@FishFind3000

10 жыл бұрын

A leatherman could be the one tool that has all those features you needed!

@SeitZios

10 жыл бұрын

this happened to me 3 years ago, i used my house keys to cut the hose and the gas cao key un/screw the clamp.

@homer23422000

10 жыл бұрын

Eric, can you put on silicone hoses when you do the engine swap? Or at least talk about silicone coolant hoses.

@timothymiller1337

8 жыл бұрын

Eric, to first state, I'm not critiquing your water vs antifreeze choice lol. water actually cools better then antifreeze. However I did get a little worried when you added cool water to the radiator going into a hot engine.. from experience, I've seen a guy add water to a hot engine and when he started it the block went from 210 degrees to the cool water and cracked and destroyed the engine.. warm water is preferred to avoid that. in conclusion, great video man keep them coming!

Great tip Eric! I had once had a car with a "leaky" head gasket and I was stuck on a road trip. I drove several hundred miles by stopping at McDonald's every 20-30 minutes and refilling cooling system with water for McDs! Made it home, did the head gasket job, car is still running!

Well done Eric. My son is in Sydney and has his first car and 1 month later facing a $450 bill for the radiator. I watched your video and asked him to check for hoss and oil leaks. Thank you! You make me sound like a knowledgeable dad ;)

i like the simplicity of this video because cars usually break down on the road at a bad time - so I like the practicability of this video

Whenever I got a coolant hose leak I find that the simplest cheapest and easiest way to permanently fix it without having to spend sometimes even a $100 for new hose assemblies, is instead a 5 dollar fix: welcome to a simple hose coupling. It costs about 5 bucks and comes with two clamps and u can get one for about any size. What I do is simply cut the hose in half with a razor where the leak is, insert the coupling between the cut, clamp em back up and there ya have it , good as new, no tape, no worrying about it coming off because this is exactly the method the factory uses at the end of the hose, you're just doing it in middle. Good luck! Was surprised not to see anyone on KZread mention this 🤔 Ps: if ur stuck on the side of the road the easiest way to get back home would be taping up the leak with whatever tape u can get ur hands on (many rounds, use the whole roll if yall have to!) and if u have no tape just wrap a towel or cloth as tight as u can and then just loosen the coolant cap enough for some air to get out so u release the pressure on that tape or cloth. Then fill up reservoir with water if u have no coolant. (Make sure u don't leave that water in during the winter as it'll freeze up)

If you notice how loose the hose is going back on to the water pump even after the end was trimmed back, this house would still need to be replaced. Clearly Eric has different plans for this car but the average viewer with this problem should pay attention to that factor and replace the hose soon. Thanks for the video!

@asusgoncalves

5 жыл бұрын

jumpinwired well said dude! Well said.

I very much miss how easy old cars are to work on!

Eric, I'm a mechanic in Baltimore, MD. I get stuck with a tough diagnosis and you have helped me out more times then you know. Please, keep up the good work !!! Stay Dirty !!!

@bride_of_chucky4588

Жыл бұрын

I’m in Baltimore can you help me with my car? This is happening to me now!!

Had a heater hose blow one day when i was leaving for work early. saw a build up of crap on the inside of the hose and decided to replace all my cooling hoses and rad. Best decision of my life.

This happened to me this morning an hour away from my home. Forgot cell phone cause I was rushing to get out the door, and also forgot a daily carry backpack with some stuff that would have really helped out. Also 2 days prior I replaced a different coolant hose. The one that popped this time had a 3-4 mm hole in the middle of the top radiator hose. Made it to a kwik trip and got the cheapest duct tape you can imagine and 4 gallons of water. I had some 3 strand tarred bankline in the car also. The hose was hot so while the car was sitting the hose steam dried. Wrapped around the full length of the hose 5 or 6 times then about an inch on both sides of the hole I put one strand of the 3 strand bankline and tied a canadian zip tie knot and tightened it as tight as it could go and then did another 5 or 6 wraps of duct tape around it. And me and the old girl made it an hour and 15 min home ! Couldnt believe it. I think the fact the duct tape was the cheapest possible actually helped me out because it was kind of stretchy and more pliable than good duct tape. I just put it on as tight as I could and she held on. I dont think name brand duct tape or gorilla tape I have in my daily carry bag (that I forgot to bring also) would have stretched and followed the contours of the curved hose that well. Also mine was dead in the middle of the hose.

I pulled into my local shopping mall one day Put my foot on the clutch and the cable snapped. I went to the auto shop and they had a new one. How lucky is that. The point is the only tool I had on me was a Swiss army knife and I was back on the road by the time my wife had done the shopping. God bless Ford.

If it's a heater hose or heater core leak. Sometimes you can just bypass it. Just loop it back to the engine. You won't have heat, but at least you can get it home.

"More of a pain in the butt than anything. We're going to let this cool down and come back with a fix for this." Any Ford owner ever.

That's is Eric you helped a lot. I drove to work yesterday and got there with my truck leaking coolant everywhere. Luckily got it home. At first I thought it was the water pump but the fun cut into one if the hoses. Did exactly what you did and worked like a charm.

What's really fun is when a huge rock flies through your radiator at 80 mph when you're 500 miles from home and 300 miles from your destination. God bless carquest of BFE Pennsylvania for bringing me a radiator and coolant on the side of I-99

What happens next is someone on good ol' youtube makes a comment "buddy, time to get a new car" because they always know more than anyone.

@detailin_dave926

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that stuff cracks me up in my channel as well. Everybody’s an expert...lol

"So leave me alone" Haha man I like how your videos are educational but you find places to put in a joke or two, keep it up man

This works great. I just replaced the factory clip with a 2" hose clamp on my subaru. I cut about 1" of the junk end off the upper hose while I was there. No more leak. thanks for posting this video.

Nice video Eric. Had this happened to me because of an ignition oil leak. Oil got into my hoses and one of them failed. Luckily, I made it home before my car started overheating and the next day, I diagnosed the problem, fixed my oil leak, changed my hose and I'm good now

I did something like that behind a gas station. Only I was replacing the whole radiator.

Had to do this once to my Civic. Simple, cheap and quick fix. Can hold up for another few years.

I remember I used rain water after my emergency hose repair... When you're desperate, you're desperate...

Million thanks to you Eric... a minute ago I did the same but my issue is the one that connects to the engine (Honda Civic DX coupe 1997 with 277K miles). I almost buy a hose but as you said that is temporary fix. Thanks again!

That's why I have a toolbox in the trunk!

Hey thanks Eric ! You just reminded me I need to do the same with the garden hose at the back of my house ;)

Some high temp mastic tape is also a life saver if you end up with a rupture say in the middle of the hose. Apply it with plenty of tension and it holds up seemingly forever. That said, replacing it with a proper new hose is most ideal but if you can't get one in a timely manner this is amazing stuff for the job!

This is no offense to you but I was drifting off into sleep while watching until you shouted, "Eric, put a new one on!" So not only did your video teach me about the problem I ran into and how to address it, but the spot of town I'm in isn't the best to be sleeping in your car in, and you may have just saved my life 😅

one time out in the middle of nowhere (Buckeye, AZ) my capri 5.0L started to leak coolant out of the small elbow hose on top of the water pump that goes into the left side of the motor. Without any other options...I waited until it cooled, shortened up one of the hoses to the heater core, and used the piece as the new elbow. Of course, it kinked, and it was tough to make it curve into that tiny space, but it worked and got me to my destination :)

Hey Eric i just started working at a junkyard.This is my first job in this field. I know its a different line of work then your in but its something. Ive always been into working on cars and Ive been watching your videos for quite some time. I just wanted to thank you for your time spent teaching me and others what you know. Though i already knew a lot of what you've mentioned in your videos you always seem to teach me a trick or easier way of doing things and that's why i keep coming back. Tomorrow is my first day at the yard so any advice for the next week or so would be nice. Good luck and thanks again for your videos.

No cost repair, I love it.

I cannot wait for the engine swap! xD

Looked to me like the hose was too big in diameter for the car and the clamp digging into the rubber. Love your vids learning a lot!

Thanks for the help, just fixed mine.

another awesome vid!

Nice tips love it!

I had bad luck when mine blew on my stang it was mid winter and I blew mine from the radiator to the block and sounded like a shot gun going off and for two miles I had the first air cooled mustang lol

hi, Eric! The problem is that the clamp is wrong, you need to place the correct clamp!!! I Recommend the spring clamp.

Backup and running again, smashing :-))

Your videos more than pratic from scooty kilmer's videos.. ability ,reasoning and home made.. I congratulate..

Great idea, thanks!

Dear Eric Which is better for hot weather? Topping the system with 50/50 prestone coolant or just distilled water?

I simply love and really enjoying your videos, Eric! Keep up the good work :)

happened to me last month on a heater hose at the track. lost control almost hit a wall. had to bypass it.

gotta love the old 6 and 8 cyl. engine ticks.if they didn't tick it was probably ready to blow up lol

Flex tape saved my life when I was on the road and had my hose blow... I used flex seal on the hole let it set and then flex taped around it and it was able to hold long enough to get me home. Flex seal is very helpful

hunting Idle in Mazda MX6 after seen your tutorial videos on checking for leaks and bleeding coolant my problem fixes itself way after the car is under normal operating temperature meaning the needle is in the middle and even after that it continues to hunt it is not until a 35 minute drive that the idle goes down to about 700 thank you Eric

I have had coolant on belts and they always squeak after that. New belt and brake clean on all of the pulleys fixed it. How did you make out Eric?

How would you fix the bypas hose on the side of the road when it splits on the middle of the bend in basicly middle of hose as mine did on my 5.0.

i did this and it save my life. thanks =)

You're going to make me jealous with that fairmont, aren't you?

had to do this repair , no tools except a knife bought a bicycle inner tube/silicon sealant and some cable ties. Spread the sealant on the hose end stretched the cut inner tube around the hose cable tied it and drove 300 miles home and it did not lose a drop of water. Changed the hose 3 weeks later when guilt got the better of me

Good idea for my heater hose!

Nice save

One time I had a hose that came from my thermostat blow on me. During the summer. Road tripping to Fontana. In the summer being almost 100 degrees. When I live far from Fontana -.- Good thing someone offered to drive and get the hose and the coolant though. If you do break on the side of the main freeway, be grateful if a good samaritan shows up and helps out properly. This guy just so happened to work in construction and had the necessary tools to lend since I didn't have much other than screwdrivers and a socket set that was much too big for small hose clamps

Was that a Fairmont? Cool. Kinda :)

Great Vid eric Still would love to see that I6 worked over. Would be a fun little Project new cam new intake with 3 Single 1 BBl Carbs.

Lol..3 tools I would never think to reach for in this situation would be a flat head screwdriver, tin snips and channel lock pliers :) I would go for the 8mm or 5/16 nut driver (cordless and battery powered preferably) a rad hose removal pick, and actual hose cutters…in the shop anyways…lol. But, on the side of the highway you gotta do what you gotta do

I have had to do that on the side of the road with a swiss army knife and bottled water. Fun repair.

Eric, I've recently been doing my Cayenne coolant pipe repair, the three cabin heater hoses all have the springy clips on. On reassembly I find the hoses feel too loose, would rtv seal the issue. I'm trying not to have to replace them or take it to the dealer. Staying dirty 😋

Good Job. i liked it.

That was handy it was toward the end. What to do if it was in the middle??

I did the same thing for my bypass on my integra when it decided to blow up in the middle of traffic lucky I always have tools

Would this work for any of the hoses? My heater hose to the cylinder head has a leak from oil damage.

Would your solution work with the bottom hose too? Or do i have to get a new hose???

eric this video post was ironic in one way. at work on tuesday here in North Carolina i saw 2 different jeeps blow radiators. kinda proves how the hot weather can effect a car's cooling system

Thank you to share

I am excited to see the engine swap.

Hey Eric, since you did this video. Can you also give us a walk through of what to check in order to confirm I the overheating did any real damage to the engine? Like checking the oil stick to confirm that it's not mixed with water, etc... Thanks!

Throw an inline 6 from one of the Australian Falcons in it ;)

Will the upper hose always connects to the thermostat into the engine?

Interesting video thank you ! Funny thing, I just talked with a friend 5 minutes ago about a similar issue that happened to us 4 years ago :-D Would duct tape be strong enough to reach the closest garage if your hose breaks and leaks in the middle for example ?

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Especially on older cars, replacement OEM hoses are not always around. I noticed that the hose slipped on there very easy. Maybe someone installed the wrong size?

I know it's been asked before but where would I find a funnel like yours? It'd be a big help for me...

would you rinse the engine with fresh water to clean off the coolant?

I don't know how many times I've done this roadside repair to either my own cars or to help other people get home. Had to do it to a snowcone truck one time....LOL. It seems these hoses never brake in the middle. They always seem to get soft and leake either at the water pump connection or at the radiator connection Go figgure.

Hey, great vid. Have a leak in one of my hoses (probably caused by the oil leak that happened there a couple months ago). Going to try this fix. Thanks.

Dear Eric. I have a quick and important question that I want to listen from you. I have 98 ES300 290k miles on it. I'm think to rebuilt or used engine to put it. What is your advise? Thanks.

Thanks Eric, I'm going to get more 1/4" stuff, it really suite the modern Japanese engine work, 3/8' seems too big a lot of the time. Really appreciate your thoughts, tool reviews and that toolopia recommendation !!

hello there quick question i hope you understand what i need i have a malibu maxx 2004 but in the water pump housing i have a metal hose where is the bleeder valve and is 7mm bolt and is other bolt 10 mm i stripped that one any idea how to fix that one 10 mm is not tie at all and coolant is come in out thanks for your help

I've had a similar experience on my 01 explorer. the tiny hose that connects the thermostat to the rest of the system started to leak. bad times.

Eric, what do you think of the silicone repair tape for a quick fix? Supposed to withstand 500 degree temps, and high tensile strength. Leaking radiator fluid from the seam right by the cap. This is a 2k Durango and it looks like its own individual unit. I've had the bitch a long time, since she was 2, BUT, I really can't justify dropping a whole lotta casabas. I like this ride,.. but I think, "Doctor say you gonna die" type of shit.

A question that will probably show my age… Did that year not have a fan shroud? Just curious.

that's funny! my went out on my old bmw e30 318i going to my shop today lol

Yes you where in a good place to repair it. Normally they break 100 miles from home, 3 in the morning, no money, no phone, no tools, Lmao .

What tools do you keep in all your vehicles? AKA, Everyday Tool Kit

Eric, for an electrical and electronic related video, a back up camera system install would make good material. It would give you an opportunity to use your soldering tools, haha.

How long do shortened hoses tend to last?

I like ETCG this topic is one of the most that has happened to me I cross the us border and it happened as Eric I cut the hose and fix,there's mighty tape as they said on those info mighty tape does not work very well,90% of car broke down is on the road so I like to be prepared, with extra hoses,tape,wires,clamps,water!basic tools!some flares!if you got roadside assistance good but it dosent hurt to have xtra spare parts even a fellow driver need a help. So xtra,hoses or universal,belts,cables,oils,water.even water detergent spray for when it rains spray inside the rotor,spark plug cables,alternator with caution.silicon spray too.

What's the hose called that goes from the cylinder head to the thermostat on a 2006 ninja 250 I can't find out what it's called so I can order it

I just discovered your channel today and subscribed to it because I want learn how cars work and learn how to work on them but can you help me I have a dodge neon and my drum brakes are always acting up my wheel cylinder broke so I had it replaced my brakes were bled bt my pedal is still spongy only when the pedal goes to the floor does the car have any stopping power I dont know what it is

A thought just crossed my mind. When you replace the engine--presumably with a V8--is that radiator going to be able to cool it sufficiently, or will the radiator have to be replaced, also?

@LMacNeill

10 жыл бұрын

I would assume he'd replace the radiator with an appropriate one for whatever engine he decides to put in there... The current radiator definitely isn't designed for a V8.

@ratdude747

10 жыл бұрын

LMacNeill Given his plans, I doubt much of anything will be stock under the hood...

@ericthecarguy

10 жыл бұрын

It will be replaced.

Also, don't even bother trying to use that tape they have to patch coolant hoses. It usually comes with those emergency kits, with cheap jumper cables etc.

Eric what cause for the radiator to swell real hard and keep a lot of pressure and sometimes lose some antifreeze on my PT Cruiser 07

@danielchampion128

Жыл бұрын

Bad radiator cap

When is that Coyote 5.0 going in there??

This would have been usefull a few days ago when my Huyndai(3.0 V6) started boiling on my way to the ER. End result, a blown headgasket and bent valves. Water leak busted my fan, had to hotwire it directly on the battery so it would run, almost didn't make it home, engine knocks and runs like shit now. Could also be that the fan broke, hence the boiling.

this happened to my buddy yesterday!!!!! he used a ton of duct tape to get to a salvage yard for a new one.

my upper hose just start to leak in the middle of the hose so there no way to cut it she will be too short does any buddy have a trick for me like silicone or maybe burn the hole ? i might just buy a new one

We can't wait for you to drop a Coyote or something in there! Heck any 5.0 will do :)