1-3-2-4 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 One day when replacing my starter contacts I bumped one of the hoses and it started to spray a bit (system still under pressure) so that's where my coolant loss was going.. my question is this a dealer item or auto parts store item? I know some auto store stuff is cut to fit but still sometimes has funny bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Dayco, Gates, or the dealer. Personally I prefer the oem hoses. Aftermarket tend to be thicker walled and the factory clamps dont like that. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Dayco, Gates, or the dealer. Personally I prefer the oem hoses. Aftermarket tend to be thicker walled and the factory clamps dont like that. GD Yeah I noticed that on my lower radiator hose.. it was a direct fit but with the factory clamp it drips but not enough to leave a spot on the ground, if I change it again (because I hate things that drip) I'm going to replace the top hose as well since it's overdue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unibrook Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Definitely replace the lower hose clamps if your car is approaching 10 yrs old. They will eventually corrode and break, thereby allowing hose to slip off and dump coolant, leaving you on side of road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Definitely replace the lower hose clamps if your car is approaching 10 yrs old. They will eventually corrode and break, thereby allowing hose to slip off and dump coolant, leaving you on side of road. I did replace it with a screw clamp but just the hose it's self is a little off it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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