upper rad hose seeping coolant residue
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upper rad hose seeping coolant residue
anyone else have this issue where theres coolant build up residue on the tip of the hose? i changed it this once already maybe 6 months ago and its starting to happen again. im thinking about trying the z1 silicone hoses next but not sure if itll fix it.
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You may want to consider changing the spring clamps if you didnt the first time. I had a similar leak a couple of years ago and changed the spring clamps at the same time. It hasn't leaked since (although I have had to change other hoses and clamps in other parts since). I went with OEM for those main Rad hoses, but I have been changing the rest of the hoses on the car with red silicone ones from CZP and Z1. I went with silicon for tow reasons. One they are about half the cost of the OEM hoses and two the bright red ones I got are much easier for me to visually inspect.
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oem hoses go for $20 something. unfortunately z1 sells only as a set and for $94 plus shipping. i think ima try gates hoses from orielys for $18 and has 1 year warranty i can just change it again later if it happens again. i didnt change the clamp. maybe i should try that first.
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oem hoses go for $20 something. unfortunately z1 sells only as a set and for $94 plus shipping. i think ima try gates hoses from orielys for $18 and has 1 year warranty i can just change it again later if it happens again. i didnt change the clamp. maybe i should try that first.
You are right the OEM hoses for the main rad hoses are cheaper than silicone its when you get into other hoses (Vacum, PCV heater etc.,) it becomes much cheaper to go Silicone. i bought some from Z1 and some from CZP. for some reason some buying some from each site ended up being way cheaper.
CZP has just the upper hose for $35.00 if you change your mind on the gates hose https://conceptzperformance.com/czp-...-s_p_18023.php
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saywat? (03-20-2017)
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Recommendation: if u have black stain rubber left over fr old hose, it needs to be cleaned before new hose put in.. Otherwise it will seep again..
Search for thread on coolant hose cause I had same problem. Also, go factory instead of oreily
GL
Search for thread on coolant hose cause I had same problem. Also, go factory instead of oreily
GL
#7
i jus changed out the clamp this past weekend. no black rubber residue. but there was a few caked on coolant residue that i scrubbed off clean. the oem hose is a few months old. i cleaned the caked on coolant the first time also. i moved the clamp up a little toward away from the filler neck to see if that would help bc after i changed out the clamp there was still a small seepage.
side note theres a new style oem clamp with a lock on it to keep it open wide before installation. that was nice made the clamp install easier
side note theres a new style oem clamp with a lock on it to keep it open wide before installation. that was nice made the clamp install easier
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UCLAG37 (03-31-2017)
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The golden rule here is that when you change out your hoses, replace the clamps too and make sure the hose connection points are clean of any residue.
Thanks.
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Last edited by UCLAG37; 03-31-2017 at 05:55 AM. Reason: added information
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