The Discovery lower radiator hose
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Yeah, about $120 more, but tomorrow instead of May 3 was worth it to me to get the truck up and running this weekend.
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I have a tool that is actually supposed to be a cotter pin remover, , it is kind of a twisted hook on a screwdriver-type handle. . Personally, it doesn't work well for cotter pins, ,but is great for radiator hoses, , because of the hook shape you can slide it in between the hose and the nipple, work it around the hose to break the hose free, ,and pull it off. . ..works pretty well. I never heard of they hair dryer trick,, ,have to try that one out. .
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Like a lot of things on older Land Rovers, things were often the result of compromises between what they 'had' in their parts bin, and what they could 'afford' to design new. That whole lower radiator hose assembly is a great example of a Land Rover compromise. Just think how many engines would have had longer lives if they'd have done a standard hose w/o the T in it?
I have the same tool Moosejr uses (Cotter pin tool) and its great for removing radiator hoses. There is also this tool which is good (and cheap enough) to keep in the tool bin:
Universal Radiator Hose Pick Tool Hook Seal Remover Removal Cotter Pin Offset | eBay
I don't use mine as much as the cotter pin tool, but sometimes it's the best tool for the job.
I have the same tool Moosejr uses (Cotter pin tool) and its great for removing radiator hoses. There is also this tool which is good (and cheap enough) to keep in the tool bin:
Universal Radiator Hose Pick Tool Hook Seal Remover Removal Cotter Pin Offset | eBay
I don't use mine as much as the cotter pin tool, but sometimes it's the best tool for the job.
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