Expert: Skip Bollinger - 11/11/2006

Question
I have a 89 Ford Probe that I am having problems with the cooling system.  There is too much pressure in the system.  The upper and lower hoses have blown up in the last two weeks and now the upper hose came off with a part of the radiator still attach

Answer
Jeff,
  You give me NO repair history except you probably have replaced the two hoses. Obviously it is building too much pressure. Have you had the radiator cap pressure checked? Also, have you had the cooing system checked for combustion residue?? Are you loosing any antifreeze?? Have you pulled the plugs and cranked the engine over to see if you get anything out of the cylinders??  
  I'm sorry I haven't responded sooner but I was off work over the weekend. I had to wait to bounce your problem off my coworkers. I'm a Parts Specialist working in a parts store, NOT a tech. Today was a 12 1/2 hour day at the store.
  I think you could probably just take the cap to a shop to have it checked but you will have to take the car to the shop to have the coolant checked for combustion residue.
  Sorry this isn't well written but I think you get the idea. I'm just beat!! Good luck and thank you for your question..
Skip