Steel Braided Hoses
04-28-2002, 02:10 PM
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Steel Braided Hoses
Im covering all my hoses with this stuff, so i have to take them off, what do i have to know before i do this, i know the engine should be cold, but like the top radiator one, and the 2 running into the tranny what should i do so i dont make a mess, any tips tricks? ill take pics and creat a FAQ for everybody
04-28-2002, 07:57 PM
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The engine has to be cold man, or you'll look like a boiled lobster after you're done taking the top and bottom radiator hoses out. Replacing the stock clamps with hose clips is a good idea, these do much better stopping leaks, and using some(not too much mind you)RTV helps the hoses seal so much better! Also, inspect the hoses on removal, and get replacements if you find any cracking or hardened rubber.
Good luck with it man...
Good luck with it man...
04-28-2002, 10:34 PM
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Viper, I am in the middle of the same project, and let me tell ya it is a pain in the @$$ !
I was given a word of advice, when you remove a hose get a screw or bolt that is about the same size or a little larger, and then when you pull one end of the hose off, stick the bolt in the hose to stop fluid leak, also get some thick cardboard or a large tray to put under your car, also make sure you have what ever fluids your gonna loose on hand to re-fill what comes out.
Good luck, I have only gotten the upper radiator hose cover on, and it looks sweet, the metal covers that go on the ends don't fit perfect in fact I had to cut one down a bit or it just rattled around. Deff go with the aligator clamps, trying to get those pressure ones back on the hose with the mesh is close to damn near impossible...figured that out after 20min of trying!
I was given a word of advice, when you remove a hose get a screw or bolt that is about the same size or a little larger, and then when you pull one end of the hose off, stick the bolt in the hose to stop fluid leak, also get some thick cardboard or a large tray to put under your car, also make sure you have what ever fluids your gonna loose on hand to re-fill what comes out.
Good luck, I have only gotten the upper radiator hose cover on, and it looks sweet, the metal covers that go on the ends don't fit perfect in fact I had to cut one down a bit or it just rattled around. Deff go with the aligator clamps, trying to get those pressure ones back on the hose with the mesh is close to damn near impossible...figured that out after 20min of trying!
04-28-2002, 11:23 PM
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If you guys drain your coolant, then flush it with plain water in preperation of doing this, it makes things much easier. Water doesn't make much of a mess!
Just make sure you drain all the water out and replace it with a proper water/coolant mix when you are done.
Just make sure you drain all the water out and replace it with a proper water/coolant mix when you are done.
04-28-2002, 11:53 PM
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Um, rubber washing-up gloves work well too. I stuffed one in the hole in the block and one in the rad to stop the rad fluid from leaking out!
You can just see my top hose in this pic
You can just see my top hose in this pic
04-29-2002, 01:33 AM
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do you just drain your coolant and then take the hoses off? why should you flush it with water?
procedures tips tricks? Thankx guys!
Because every so often you should flush and refill your cooling system. If you are going to do the hose mod, you might as well do the flush and refill at the same time.
do you just drain your coolant and then take the hoses off? why should you flush it with water?
procedures tips tricks? Thankx guys!
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I was given a word of advice, when you remove a hose get a screw or bolt that is about the same size or a little larger, and then when you pull one end of the hose off, stick the bolt in the hose to stop fluid leak,
RIOT! Glad to see you're spreading my advise. I was given a word of advice, when you remove a hose get a screw or bolt that is about the same size or a little larger, and then when you pull one end of the hose off, stick the bolt in the hose to stop fluid leak,
Just make sure it's a CLEAN bolt.