Radiator/Coolant Hose Replacement
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Racer
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Radiator/Coolant Hose Replacement
I have a 1993 Corvette with 33,000 original miles. I am getting ready to change/flush the cooling system and was wondering if I should change all of the hoses while I am at it. The original hoses are now 22 years old. Any suggestions? I don't think I want to take a chance with the original hoses on a longer trip.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Dublin CA
Yes, replace them. You will notice that there should be a date printed on the hoses in while. RockAuto has then at a less expensive cost than you can get in most places. Depending on which state your in, you might consider the throttle body by pass. Here is some information on when I change all hoses that had any coolant pass through them.....
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-95-vette.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-95-vette.html
Last edited by John A. Marker; Sep 24, 2015 at 09:04 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Jacksonville FL
Maybe more than you are bargaining for but if I had an LT1 and was replacing hoses I would do the water pump if I did not know the history of it. A known issue is a water pump failure and ruining your opti, an expensive replacement.
