Why are B series radiator hoses opposite to other cars?

[RandyRhydah]

Just a question out of curiosity, why are the hoses different to normal cars? my mechanic is a bit confused why the BOTTOM hose on the radiator goes up to the thermostat in the back of the engine instead of the front where the bleed valve is? he says its the only car hes seen that is like that.

would it hurt if the hoses were reversed where the top hose goes to the thermostat and the bottom hose goes to the front where the bleed valve is, seems a bit more normal that way to me.

im no mechanic and everything i said then is just how i feel about it, again i know nothing about cooling systems just thought it was weird


thanks for any info

[vinnY]

don't you want the hot water to go to the bottom of the radiator, be cooled then exit at the top of the radiator then straight into the block? makes sense to me

dunno if the anti-clockwise spinning does affect anything