any one have trouble with the lower radiator hose on a 1999 2.2  impreza  ?The one i removed had been "cut to fit" with a tight bend that looked "iffy".... got one from napa that said on the title "cut to fit"  well i cut to fit till i realized this won't fit without that tight bend in it .. I'm hoping someone can say just one for some different make and it will fit perfect..i know ,i am the hopeless optimist but what the hey ...any thoughts ? thank you  

Try one of these. There are others on line. Some sites like carid.com will list the same hose part number twice, but only one says cut-to-fit.

These should be what you want. Lower - output hose.

https://estore.subarupartswarehouse.com/

$14.46

https://www.subarupartsforyou.com/

$16.03

Get the factory hoses. Nothing aftermarket is worth having. They are about $20 retail from the dealer. 

GD

Edited December 15, 20196 yr by GeneralDisorder

Thank you !! I wondered if the dealer could even get them .Thank you Ram and GD....I patiently  tried to make the napa one fit but NADA ...Oh the joys of working on older rigs ..Merry Christmas to all !!

It’s ok , you’re an Old Sub Freak

part of the game. 

Merry Christmas ! 

 

Love my early 2.2’s 

 

I have used the "universal fit," hoses the ones with the coily spring inside the hose, where you can bend it into any shape you want. They seem to work okay, but you need to really tighten down on the clamp. Also, check weeks later that the hose is tight, may need to tighten up some more.

I am using one of these on my 99 Legacy Outback. Works just fine, but I have two hose clamps to make sure it stays tight.

Get a factory hose while you still can. The flex hoses are stupid. 

GD

8 hours ago, GeneralDisorder said:

The flex hoses are stupid.

I agree for Subaru application. A molded hose is much better.

But, for a Ford Flathead V8 they are perfect for the 2 upper hoses. They are better than the hose with the spring on the inside exposed to the coolant.

Well guys ,i went with the stock item from Subaru ..still had to "cut to fit" ...about a 1/2" off each end ...but it fit perfect .no crimping at all..I fought that napa one for a while and never got it to fit without a compressed bend(hope that makes sense)... So she's on the road again ..Thanks and Merry Christmas to all and to all ...a good night ;{)

Can you provide photos of the "tight bend"? I'd recommend using the Subaru clamp to prevent any leakage. If you don't have one you can get them on ebay for several dollars. If it's an aftermarket hose and thicker it may be a little tough to get the Subaru clamp on using a screw driver you can push it into position and then tighten it with a ratchet or screwdriver.

Edited December 26, 20196 yr by userface