Lift all four corners using the factory scissor lift? My back hurts just thinking about it

 

I replaced mine back at 60K miles with an OEM one from Z1: https://www.z1motorsports.com/water-...c3352e20e55d5b

There is a post on here somewhere where I posted pics and discussed some of the things to watch out for when replacing (tough to get a good visual based on where it is located). Pretty straight forward job once the lower hose is off. Be careful to make sure that the gasket stays lined up when tightening down the new one. As you mentioned, for $30, it doesn't make sense not to replace it and even the radiator cap (if you have not already done so) when doing a coolant drain and fill.

 

Re: heater hoses, just picked up the three hoses and 6 new clamps from the dealer. $200 - but $100 of it is the darn clamps. $17 per. Hoses are all 25-35 so in the long run not horrible.

 

Seems like most accounts say the hoses are in fine condition, and it’s enough to replace just the plastic connector (with a metal one) and the two clamps which keep it in place.

Youre doing the hoses too just because you’ll be back there? Or found an issue with the hoses?

(going to place my order for parts soon, was only planning to buy the aftermarket connector and two OEM clamps)

 

No, get worm clamps! You won't be able to get the leverage you need to work with the OEM clamps.

 

Copy that, prob saved me couple bucks too

For sizing, would 1/2-3/4” work or go up a size?

 

If I recall correctly, I went up a size because 1/2-3/4" looked really small.

 

IDK about size. I just picked up a pack of 2 at Advance Auto, and brought one of the OEM clamps for size reference.

I bought the OEM clamps from Z1 when I bought the connector. So... you're welcome.

 

Use oem clamps. All the experts recommend against worm clamps on hoses that expand due to heat. All you need is this.

 

The heater hose is 3/4 ID so yes buy the next size up.

Worm Gear clamps are fine as long as you tighten them appropriately and recheck after an oil change or two.

 

That's a pretty cool tool. Sure, get that.

 

i used worm clamps when I did mine and they leaked. Luckily I saved the 2 oem clamps and have been fine since.

 

Not sure what happen. I changed mine in Feb 2023, and the pic above was taken this morning. No leaks or seepage. #knockonwood

 

I've seen pics online where the worm clamps have tore into hoses as they have expanded so it gave me a reason to change back to the oem clamps, so I wasn't too mad. With that tool having a locking feature the switch out was a breeze.

 

Don't get me wrong, I would never use them on the radiator hoses as we used to do that in the 80's and it was impossible to distribute the tension equally around the diameter of the hose and they always ended up leaking or requiring tightening.

They seem to work nicely on thicker hoses of much smaller diameter. Guess time will tell.