Any problem with Gates hoses?
04-27-2012, 07:56 PM
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Any problem with Gates hoses?
I need upper & lower rad & napa can get them tomorrow by noon. Dlr takes longer. Rock Auto longer still.
These fit ok? Last?
04-27-2012, 09:49 PM
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I have never heard anything negative about them.
04-27-2012, 10:14 PM
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I run only gates or goodyear belts and hoses.
04-28-2012, 04:27 PM
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04-28-2012, 10:24 PM
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Make sure they have 'ecr' tag on them if you run antifreeze. They should if Gates.
04-29-2012, 12:35 PM
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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.
Thanks.
Reused oem spring clamps.