Cooling system hoses
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From: warren ohio
Cooling system hoses
Have a 94 vert and have decided to replace all the hoses while its down for the winter. I know they sell T.B. bypass hose kits but I would rather clean up this area when I change the hoses and get rid of the tees. Do previous or newer cars have the same hose configuration or can I use a different years hoses to accomplish this?
Appreciate any help
larry
Appreciate any help
larry
Burning Brakes
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I had the same question but hadn't gotten around to researching it yet... I thought I had heard or read somewhere that 96 hoses didn' thave that "T", but I don't recall... curious to get the answer...
I did find this here where somebody did use a 96 upper hose, at least on one side:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...pples-too.html
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Good idea that you are replacing your hoses. In 04, my upper radiator hose got a leak spraying coolant all over my outside front tire.
Luck would have it I was racing at nelson ledges and spun out entering turn 1 at 90 mph. Luckily the car stayed on the track
Yes, you don't need the tee and bypass hose. I got rid of mine. I think 96 was whenn they cleaned it all up.
Luck would have it I was racing at nelson ledges and spun out entering turn 1 at 90 mph. Luckily the car stayed on the track
Yes, you don't need the tee and bypass hose. I got rid of mine. I think 96 was whenn they cleaned it all up.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Yep, the 96 is a nice and simple job. If I remember right, I was able to remove the driver's side altogether and just plump the passenger side hose right in. I don't remember having to use an adapter, but it's been quite a long time since I've done it.
I also really like the samco silicone hoses. It's a nice piece of mind over just stock rubber.
I also really like the samco silicone hoses. It's a nice piece of mind over just stock rubber.
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Yep, the 96 is a nice and simple job. If I remember right, I was able to remove the driver's side altogether and just plump the passenger side hose right in. I don't remember having to use an adapter, but it's been quite a long time since I've done it.
I also really like the samco silicone hoses. It's a nice piece of mind over just stock rubber.
I also really like the samco silicone hoses. It's a nice piece of mind over just stock rubber.
(Btw, like the tires... Which ones are you running?)
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
It certainly went through the TB, but it was SUPER easy to bypass. That's all I really remember. If I had it at work, I'd snap a few pics. I'd say I'd do it tonight, but it'll probably be dark by the time I get home.
The tires are vredestein ultrac sessanta, 315/35/17. And I absolutely love them.
The tires are vredestein ultrac sessanta, 315/35/17. And I absolutely love them.
