I've seen some cases where a faulty radiator cap would cause the cooling system to go into a vacuum when cooled back down, collapsing the coolant hoses. Normally the radiator cap would allow coolant from overflow reservoir to flow back into radiator when system is cooling down and contracting. I'm just theorizing that maybe it was under a vacuum and that pulled the O-ring inwards... Seems like there should be a groove/shoulder or something to trap that O-ring in place. Good luck.
I mostly don't mind the mechanical issues, cause that's the stuff I like to do. However, I really want it to be mechanically sound and reliable by the time Bryson gets home, and I keep thinking I've reached that point... and then something like this hits. I have to remind myself how far it's come and temper the pursuit of perfection.
love seeing it come together, way to tough it out!!
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Super helpful video! Currently dealing with the same problem
Oh, so glad it was helpful. Good luck with it!
I've seen some cases where a faulty radiator cap would cause the cooling system to go into a vacuum when cooled back down, collapsing the coolant hoses. Normally the radiator cap would allow coolant from overflow reservoir to flow back into radiator when system is cooling down and contracting. I'm just theorizing that maybe it was under a vacuum and that pulled the O-ring inwards... Seems like there should be a groove/shoulder or something to trap that O-ring in place. Good luck.
That's a solid theory. Thank you. I'll look at the cap and overflow lines.
Yea, you're never done with Mechanical or Electrical on 7s, It sucks but it's tough love
I mostly don't mind the mechanical issues, cause that's the stuff I like to do. However, I really want it to be mechanically sound and reliable by the time Bryson gets home, and I keep thinking I've reached that point... and then something like this hits. I have to remind myself how far it's come and temper the pursuit of perfection.
@@some-guys-garage You'll get there! I have faith you will!