How do I replace a Coolant Hose? '76
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3rd Gear
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From: Maplewood NJ
How do I replace a Coolant Hose? '76
I have a '76 and blew a hole in the coolant hose and I am not sure how to get it unhooked to replace it. Brute force didn't work and there doesn't appear to be any screws or clamping mechanism. I know I should be able to figure this out but I appreciate an answer to save me from breaking anything.
Thanks for your help and I would also appreciate any tips on what hose to use to replace it.
Mike
Thanks for your help and I would also appreciate any tips on what hose to use to replace it.
Mike
Last edited by msummersgill; May 13, 2009 at 01:02 PM. Reason: pics were too big to read
Drifting
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Your AC refrigerant hoses are an assembly that includes Bolt on and threaded fittings. Buy a new hose assembly, from one of the many forum supporting vendors or take your car to a local AC shop and have them make a new assembly with your old fittings. The AC shop will have the correct size high pressure hose and the equipment to crimp them properly to your fittings.
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A/C hose or radiator hose?
If it is a radiator hose, just undo the clamp and pull. If the hose is old, it will have glued itself to the pump or radiator. Just slice the hose lengthwise with a sharp knife and peel it off. You can get replacement hoses from NAPA or pay more for a the same hose from a Corvette vendor. Just install with new clamps.
Ignore my post since you are dealing with an AC hose.
If it is a radiator hose, just undo the clamp and pull. If the hose is old, it will have glued itself to the pump or radiator. Just slice the hose lengthwise with a sharp knife and peel it off. You can get replacement hoses from NAPA or pay more for a the same hose from a Corvette vendor. Just install with new clamps.
Ignore my post since you are dealing with an AC hose.
Last edited by SteveG75; May 13, 2009 at 12:56 PM.
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From: Maplewood NJ
The pictures came out to big and are hard to see... you can go to:
http://mikesummersgill.com/car to see them.
The hose goes from the coolant resovoir to the waterpump(? I think?)
Mike
http://mikesummersgill.com/car to see them.
The hose goes from the coolant resovoir to the waterpump(? I think?)
Mike
Last edited by msummersgill; May 13, 2009 at 11:32 AM. Reason: typo
