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Mar 27, 2006 | 11:55 AM

Jon Packard

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Do I need this?

On the right is a new lower radiator hose for my 85 L88. On the left is the new one. In the middle is a nasty spring that came out of the old hose. Do I need to put it in the new one?

Mar 27, 2006 | 12:00 PM

n1kki6

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I would say no. I dont know why that was in their but I sure as hell wouldn't put it back in the new hose.

Mar 27, 2006 | 12:10 PM

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The spring is in there so the hose doesnt collapse causing cooling problems. New Hose should be Ok without it, but it could give you a piece of mind using it.

Mar 27, 2006 | 01:37 PM

Red Dragon 79

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i would use it.

Mar 27, 2006 | 03:42 PM

jimmers

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When I replaced all my rad hoses I tired to use the springs that came out. I had a very hard time getting them back in so I left it.

Mar 27, 2006 | 07:38 PM

87vette

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I wouldn't use them. Even if you did try, you would have a hell of a hard time putting it in. Besides, if you keep up with the regular maintenance of your vette, then you shouldn't have problems.

Mar 27, 2006 | 07:52 PM

triple black c4

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I have a 94 and the lower hose collapses when it sets. It fills back out when warmed up but I am getting a new hose soon and I hope it has the spring or if not may need to order the spring. My hose doesn't look that old but I don't want to have any problems.