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#81134 08/05/2007 9:40 PM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | While driving the firetruck this morning, I discovered a crack about 1/4" in the side of the top radiator hose. It was a new hose that I just put on. Anyone know if this is a regular problem for 6 cylinder motors or is it an isolated event? I figured the hose was like sitting on the shelf for awhile before I purchased and installed it. Lots of coolant on the ground didn't make my day...
Anyway, I've ordered a new one from Advance Auto parts and it should be in in the morning. I just wanted to tap your experiance on this surprising leak. Thanks.
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#81135 08/05/2007 10:02 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | It must have been old or a poor quality. Hoses usually last for years.There are some cheaper lines of hoses con the market but I,ve never used them.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#81136 08/06/2007 2:35 PM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | Thanks for the info. That's what I figured.
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#81137 08/06/2007 3:16 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | I bought some heater hose once at O'Really's, looked at it before installing & it was razor cut every few inches- some duma$$ had opened the box using a box cutter-when I went back the guy showed me the whole roll was cut on the outside layer, all the way down. I asked him(manager) to take off the outer layer & sell me some w/o cuts, but he refunded my money instead(?). I have never been back to that store. | | |
#81138 08/08/2007 8:04 AM | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | Was the hose end too small and split from being forced on? :confused: | | |
#81139 08/08/2007 12:27 PM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | Maybe. It was tight on the thermostat end.
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