Yeah, at one point I stuck the hose in there and just let it run through, it seemed ok. I did however buy an after market radiator and I noticed just recently that the bottom hose connection it smoot ...
I have a 95 integra ls w/ 145k miles, I have replaced the radiator 3 times, replaced the water pump, replaced all coolant hoses, replaces thermostat (even cut thermostat so the engine would belive it ...
