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Old May 11, 2009 | 03:40 AM
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What's the best radiator hoses you can buy and use on the 2005 C6 and where can you buy them? Thanks Carl
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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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I have heard silicone lasts the longest, and I am having a full set (all hoses) installed now, but not sure where to buy just the radiator hose.
I would start with an internet search or call Lingenfelter (I know they sell the set).
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If you are looking for the top and bottom the strongest will be the steel braided hoses from CCA, give Chip a holler, decently priced and once on no worries.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dolphin2551
What's the best radiator hoses you can buy and use on the 2005 C6 and where can you buy them? Thanks Carl
Just curious, what's wrong with the stock hoses? I remember radiator hoses being problematic decades ago - you would almost always see someone pulled over on the side of the road, hood up, and steam pouring out. Don't seem to see that anymore, and I haven't had to replace one in any cars I've owned in a long time.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Just curious, what's wrong with the stock hoses? I remember radiator hoses being problematic decades ago - you would almost always see someone pulled over on the side of the road, hood up, and steam pouring out. Don't seem to see that anymore, and I haven't had to replace one in any cars I've owned in a long time.
there's nothing wrong with stock hoses, GATES is a very good name in belts and hoses, so is GOODYEAR
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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there's nothing wrong with stock hoses, GATES is a very good name in belts and hoses, so is GOODYEAR
Unless you just want to dress up the look in the engine bay.. stock hoses are more than adequate.
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