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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Is there no longer a spring in the lower radiator hoses? Picked up one from a corvette parts dealer and no spring inside. My old one (78) had one but in really bad shape
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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They don't come with the hose much anymore from any parts retailers they want to charge an extra $17 for a spring. It sucks but if you want it in there uoy gotta pay for it.

Although ecklers takes care of us I would look there here is an example
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1969-1974.html
Lower rad hose $15 with spring

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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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My lower hose from Ecklers had the spring. I got it in Feb. I think. In fact it had so much spring, I had to cut one coil out before I could install it.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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NAPA hoses come with the spring
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