upper radiator hose
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upper radiator hose
I noticed the overflow was a little low today and had the time to diagnose why. The thermostat housing looked wet so that's where I started. I've read all the threads about the housing leaking and figured that was what I would be facing. But when I grabbed the hose clamp by hand and it moved I found out I might be facing a simpler fix. Come to find out that clamp was completely busted:
I put some pretty good gouges in the hose prying the old clamp off, but found out O'Rielly stocks the longer hose that routes around the serpentine belt. It is supposed to be at the store by 5:00 so hopefully no real down time with this little can 'o worms I opened today.
I put some pretty good gouges in the hose prying the old clamp off, but found out O'Rielly stocks the longer hose that routes around the serpentine belt. It is supposed to be at the store by 5:00 so hopefully no real down time with this little can 'o worms I opened today.
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Well I got the hose, more coolant and a new clamp. Got everything buttoned up and went for a test drive. I reached operating temp and so far it's dry as a bone.
The hose is a Gates #22433. Made in the USA and $15 before tax. Fits good and I'm happy it's not tying up the serpentine belt any more.
The hose is a Gates #22433. Made in the USA and $15 before tax. Fits good and I'm happy it's not tying up the serpentine belt any more.
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Don't forget to get the clamp to go around the hose and anchor it down away from the serpentine belt.
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