Thread: Which Engine Block Coolant Hose Is Cracked or Loose?
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by sptt View Post
That is the heater hose. Replace that, and replace your upper and lower radiator hoses as well if you haven't already. A new solid hose puts pressure to other weak hoses and it's like a domino effect every week!!! trust me!!! New upper hose, then new lower hose, then new bypass hose, then new expansion tank!!!! Argghhhh!!!!! These are 20+ year old hoses and this car gets HOT!!!
Amen. That's all i got to say about that.
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