Differences in radiator hoses ?
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Differences in radiator hoses ?
I'm going to do a full coolant service on my 7.3L '01 Excursion (10/00 build date according to my door jamb sticker) and I will swap radiator hoses as part of it.
I've been looking at the Gates kit (includes both radiator hoses and a 'green' serpentine belt), but they have an interesting cutoff where they recommend one kit variant over another.
Part numbers
22434K 1999 - April 28, 2001 &
22690K April 29, 2001-2003
Solution Kits - Automotive Aftermarket | Gates Corporation
I've seen 99-00 and 01-03 differences, but I don't understand the specific April 28th, 2001 difference. The primary reason I ask is that one of my Ex's previous owners did significant rebuilding on it and build date alone may not be enough for me to determine what I need.
Any ideas?
Herb
I've been looking at the Gates kit (includes both radiator hoses and a 'green' serpentine belt), but they have an interesting cutoff where they recommend one kit variant over another.
Part numbers
22434K 1999 - April 28, 2001 &
22690K April 29, 2001-2003
Solution Kits - Automotive Aftermarket | Gates Corporation
I've seen 99-00 and 01-03 differences, but I don't understand the specific April 28th, 2001 difference. The primary reason I ask is that one of my Ex's previous owners did significant rebuilding on it and build date alone may not be enough for me to determine what I need.
Any ideas?
Herb
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I agree with beechkid.. I worked at auto zone as a manager and had nothing but complaints with gates parts.. belts, hoses, and acc.. its over priced junk.. its a belt with stop sqeek on it. honeslty dont waste your money.. get oem parts.. they are more than enough to handle it..
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Years ago Gates was a good solid brand, today, its the cheapest priced junk on the shelf.....IMHO....go with Goodyear (which isn't GY anymore but the QA is still excellent) or MC.
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