Upper Radiator Hose Replacement?
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Upper Radiator Hose Replacement?
Guys, I appear to be leaking coolant at the connection between the radiator and the upper radiator hose. Has anyone ever seen this, and are there any tricks I need to know to change the hose? It appears to be a pretty straight forward process of unclamping the hose, but I don't want to mess anything up.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Nick
Thanks in advance for your help.
Nick
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Pretty straight forward, you will need to remove the intake tract and the upper radiator support to get at the clamp on the radiator. Good time to make sure the radiator isn't clogged with stuff too. Buy a pair of pliers for the clamps, sure makes life easier.
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Originally Posted by NickZ
Guys, I appear to be leaking coolant at the connection between the radiator and the upper radiator hose. Has anyone ever seen this, and are there any tricks I need to know to change the hose? It appears to be a pretty straight forward process of unclamping the hose, but I don't want to mess anything up.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Nick
Thanks in advance for your help.
Nick
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I have never had a spring type clamp leak. When you remove the hose, check closely to make sure the radiator has not developed a crack.
The last time I bought factory hoses, they came with new clamps.
The last time I bought factory hoses, they came with new clamps.
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Get either GM hoses or another quality unit, don't get them at Autozone or somewhere like that, I have always had problems with theirs leaking.
I personally like the spring clamps, they maintain a constant load on the hose.
I personally like the spring clamps, they maintain a constant load on the hose.
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leak
Before you go to the trouble of replacing the hose, try moving the clamp and rotating it . My 04 was dripping at the top hose-water pump connection. Since it only had 14,000 miles on it I figuered it wasn't worn out. Moved the clamp and no more leaky.
