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vatoisimo
Joined: 31 Aug 2008
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Location: Kent, Wa
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 Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 1:44 pm Post subject: upper radiator hose |
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| 2.0 n/a question guys: Is there is any reason why you could not replace the steel upper radiator hose with a rubber one? |
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larchie
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| Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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| One reason might be upper hoses inexactly positioned are sometimes worn by other moving parts such as fan blades or the radiator pulley. |
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vatoisimo
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| Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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| do you think that the suction of the pump will cause the hose to collapse? |
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larchie
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| Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't know -- but you you're undoubtedly right since brand new hoses are quite pliable by hand. |
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fiat22turbo
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Location: Portland, OR
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| Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Pump pushes water through that hose, not sucking through it. Lower hose has the suction and some hoses are built with a spring inside to prevent those issues.
I can't imagine there would be a huge issue, just make sure it is mounted securely and away from moving items that could cut it.
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