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Had a coolant hose blow on a '98 Civic during a test drive in the middle of July
I was just past the old bridge on Route 9 when the steam started pouring out. The upper radiator hose had a split about two inches long, and the temp gauge was already pegged. I pulled over, let it cool for a solid hour, and used a roll of my emergency electrical tape as a temporary wrap to get it back to the shop. Has anyone else found a better roadside fix for a burst hose that actually holds up for a few miles?
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caseys907mo ago
Remember trying that once and my tape job looked like a kindergartner's art project. It held just long enough to get off the highway before spraying again. I keep a hose repair kit in the trunk now after that mess.
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amy_lopez807mo ago
My first duct tape fix lasted maybe three blocks.
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nathanking6mo ago
Ever think about how hot the pavement is when you try that? I tried patching a hose in a parking lot once and the tape adhesive just turned to goo from the heat. It basically slid right off before I even got back in the car.
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