Radiator hoses
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Radiator hoses
Hello all, sprung me a a leak in my upper radiator hose. My buds at work tell me I need to change upper and lower at the same time, makes since. question is has any one had luck with auto zone, orielly bought hoses, or do I need to get better ones. And if so what company.
1980 non l82.
Thanks
Robert
1980 non l82.
Thanks
Robert
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this actually happened to me today... realized i was leaking coolant and stopped by a local autozone and realized a hose from radiator to reserve was popped out of place. popped it back in and put a gasket / wrap over it to hold it in place til i get to my mechanic tmrw.
also added a bit more coolant from it leaking all day.
i was going to post a thread asking for advice on preferred hose brands / retailers / and sizes but you beat me to the punch
also added a bit more coolant from it leaking all day.
i was going to post a thread asking for advice on preferred hose brands / retailers / and sizes but you beat me to the punch
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When you change the bottom hose, check inside for a spring before you toss it. Found one in mine. New hoses probably dont need it but I felt it provided double protection from collapsing.
Previous owner had Gates hoses but I bought local and picked up Dayco. Did a google search and didnt find any major complaints. They had the right bend and I had to cut to length.
Good luck.
Previous owner had Gates hoses but I bought local and picked up Dayco. Did a google search and didnt find any major complaints. They had the right bend and I had to cut to length.
Good luck.
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i posted some pics in a thread awhile back about the autozone delivered dayco hoses and i had to send them all back.the lower hose was paper thin in one spot and they all,heater hoses included,had a plastic tie of some sort run through the hoses and way down from the end,they were also short so i could not just trim the ends.hunted down gates hoses and the difference was night and day.seemed heavier duty.
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i posted some pics in a thread awhile back about the autozone delivered dayco hoses and i had to send them all back.the lower hose was paper thin in one spot and they all,heater hoses included,had a plastic tie of some sort run through the hoses and way down from the end,they were also short so i could not just trim the ends.hunted down gates hoses and the difference was night and day.seemed heavier duty.
