cooling system hose installation - need some guidance
 

Thanks for the help in advance guys.

Just got the hose kit from AB. I have been searching the rave, but I can't seem to find anywhere where it describes how to replace all the hoses... is it in there?


Also, just generally, what components need to be removed when doing the hose changes?

Just pull one hose off at a time, not rocket science. Might want to replace all the Rover clamps to some nice wide hose clamps, also make sure you match the end of each hose to the mark at the hose connection.
Also replace your t/stat, switch away from Dexcool and add a bottle of water wetter to the coolant.

Thanks as always Mike. I always really appreciate your advice.

So are there no components to remove when putting these in? Someone told me the AC condenser had to come off to get at a couple of them.

Just replaced t-stat. Have had the green coolant in there since high mileage service.

Where's the best place to get the wider clamps that you speak of?

Auto parts store. Here is a map of all the hoses. And don't wriggle and bend them to get off the delicate barb fittings, use a razor knife and slice the old hose carefully.

Remember, getting them off is the easy part! Putting the new ones back on, well thats when the fun begins my friend!

Thanks for the tip Savannah.

So does anything need to come off in order to put the new hoses on?

No, nothing needs to come off. However if you take a straight screwdriver and some soap you can wiggle the new hoses on if you have issues. The ones I always have issues with are the heater core hoses.

Like it has been said, nothing to it really, take your time and carfully cut the old ones off. When putting the new one on I always use a wee bit of washing up liquid as this helps them slide on easily. The bottom hose and the heater hoses can be a bit time comsuming. Any part store has the wide clamps like pet boys, napa, auto zone etc. Could be a good time to put a new pressure cap on as well. Follow the rave to get all the air out and do it with a stone cold engine and do not bleed the system with the engine running.

Be careful around an of the black plastic hoses, hit them and they will break, that holds true with the radiator, don't force the hose off, the plastic hose fittings are also getting brittle and can be broken, then you get to buy a radiator.

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the tips and advice.

Any estimate of about how long it should take to do all 7 hoses?