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Offline hooD

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Heater Hoses Made To Last!
« on: November 01, 2007 - 03:11:23 AM »
The heater hoses have never been changed because they are still OK.  See for yourself.
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Re: Heater Hoses Made To Last!
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2007 - 04:09:49 AM »
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Re: Heater Hoses Made To Last!
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2007 - 02:55:13 PM »
If they are original take em off and hang them in the garage. Put new ones on as they are prone to burst on a hot summer day due to the rubber deteriorating from the inside where you cannot see. Good insurance for great cars. Also replace the radiator top and bottom hoses as well. I do this with all of my vehicles about every 6 years.
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Re: Heater Hoses Made To Last!
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2007 - 01:33:08 AM »
If they are original take em off and hang them in the garage. Put new ones on as they are prone to burst on a hot summer day due to the rubber deteriorating from the inside where you cannot see. Good insurance for great cars. Also replace the radiator top and bottom hoses as well. I do this with all of my vehicles about every 6 years.

You make an excellent point about the hoses deteriorating from the inside.  The upper and lower radiator hoses have been replaced within the last 10-12 years.  Oh my, they're overdue too!  My bad!!!  This will be a number one project in the spring of '08 that will top my list.  Again, a great point you made. :thumbsup:
-Larry
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvrWiLgDm7Y

southeastern michigan usa
             
 
            
1973 'CUDA 340
 
original owner
37,117 miles
  
:grinyes: *click my E-Body* :grinyes: