Radiator hoses and cursing
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Re: Radiator hoses and cursing (Siveck)
Get everything out of the way and it's a 5. Once the #$%^# clamp is off, I slit it with a razor - both ends.
I tried Gates and Goodyear for replacements, only the GM would fit. Good time to change the belt.
I tried Gates and Goodyear for replacements, only the GM would fit. Good time to change the belt.
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Re: Radiator hoses and cursing (Siveck)
If its anything like my 88 probably a 2 or 3. Its the heater hoses that are a 9 or 10 :yesnod:
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Re: Radiator hoses and cursing (Siveck)
It's not bad at all, actually.
I did mine last winter in an unheated garage in under 2 hours. The hardest part, if I remember correctly, is getting the tensioner back on. But even that wasn't all that big a deal.
There are just a lot of things to remove.
Take your time and you'll be fine.
I did mine last winter in an unheated garage in under 2 hours. The hardest part, if I remember correctly, is getting the tensioner back on. But even that wasn't all that big a deal.
There are just a lot of things to remove.
Take your time and you'll be fine.
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Re: Radiator hoses and cursing (Scoob)
It's not bad at all, actually.
I did mine last winter in an unheated garage in under 2 hours. The hardest part, if I remember correctly, is getting the tensioner back on. But even that wasn't all that big a deal.
There are just a lot of things to remove.
SCOOB said the "MAGIC WORDS" Take the belt and the tensioner off first!
If not, you will spend hours and hours and the cursing factor is a 10!
Replacing the tensioner is simple, just remember how it came apart.
When you replace the hose use a screw type clamp and position it so you can get to the screw easily
Take your time and you'll be fine.
I did mine last winter in an unheated garage in under 2 hours. The hardest part, if I remember correctly, is getting the tensioner back on. But even that wasn't all that big a deal.
There are just a lot of things to remove.
SCOOB said the "MAGIC WORDS" Take the belt and the tensioner off first!
If not, you will spend hours and hours and the cursing factor is a 10!
Replacing the tensioner is simple, just remember how it came apart.
When you replace the hose use a screw type clamp and position it so you can get to the screw easily
Take your time and you'll be fine.
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Re: Radiator hoses and cursing (jackdaroofer)
When you replace the hose use a screw type clamp and position it so you can get to the screw easily
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Re: Radiator hoses and cursing (Siveck)
Thanks to all. The only real trouble was getting the lower hose back on the pump. Even with the tensioner removed, there is little room to push that hose on. Anyway, I now have all new hoses: radiator and heater hoses with TB bypass. I also tossed the frisbee and changed the belt. The motor definitely spins up a little faster without that 10 pound chunk of steel. :cool:
