cooling system hose installation - need some guidance
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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 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?
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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.
Also replace your t/stat, switch away from Dexcool and add a bottle of water wetter to the coolant.
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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?
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?
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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.
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