Should I change all hoses
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Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Red Deer
Should I change all hoses
I am going to change the timing chain and both gears, the water pump, the thermostat and the radiator. Now I am also changing all the gaskets as well. I had a pretty bad coolant leak so this is where I am starting to eliminate front end problems. I do know the rad. was leaking so hopefully it stops when I am done. Here is my question The truck is an 88 F-150 with 350,000 km. Do I also change top and bottom rad. hoses as well as the small thermostate hose or should they or could they be tested. Any advise on any part of what I am going to do would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.... 
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Should I change all hoses
Change them all. That small by pass hose by the thermostat is a killer if it ever pops when you are on the road. They are hard to determine if they are bad before they blow apart on the freeway.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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Should I change all hoses
Yes, do it. I changed all mine about two months ago and glad I did. Many were hard as rocks.
I put on Goodyear High-Milar hoses on there. They are great. Have a nomex lining and should last 5x longer than other hoses.
I put on Goodyear High-Milar hoses on there. They are great. Have a nomex lining and should last 5x longer than other hoses.
