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Any problem with Gates hoses?

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Old 04-27-2012, 07:56 PM
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I need upper & lower rad & napa can get them tomorrow by noon. Dlr takes longer. Rock Auto longer still.

These fit ok? Last?

Old 04-27-2012, 09:49 PM
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I have never heard anything negative about them.
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I run only gates or goodyear belts and hoses.
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Make sure they have 'ecr' tag on them if you run antifreeze. They should if Gates.
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Hoses went on fine, good copy of oem shape, one seemed a bit long & one a bit short, but within tolerance for a hose.

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Reused oem spring clamps.

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