The 04 hose is still doing well, not bulging, yet I noticed today lines, do you think they are from the spring?
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Lower Rad Hose
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The spring inside is not that closely wound, most are only about 8-10 rounds so highly doubt from the spring
Thanks Tom. If it is not the interior spring those lines now make me nervous, time for a new hose.
I just located this thread & I see the same lines form his old rad hose too, post #8
Link: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/lower-radiator-hose-47950/
Only the Mopar hose comes with the interior spring ^ interesting.
I just located this thread & I see the same lines form his old rad hose too, post #8
Link: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/lower-radiator-hose-47950/
Only the Mopar hose comes with the interior spring ^ interesting.
turblediesel
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Could be a chameleon pretending to be a radiator hose; fooled me.
Wouldn't think anything of it, probably just normal wrinkles from being in use. If it doesn't feel crunchy when you squeeze it, leave it.
HJ it still feels pliable, but it is not a good idea to really squeeze EPDM hoses as scales/crustations, can now break off from inside the hose.
I am going to order a new Mopar hose tomorrow, just in case it was to fail, pic soon..
I am going to order a new Mopar hose tomorrow, just in case it was to fail, pic soon..
Is it the original hose?
Does the Mopar hose include clamps?
Ya it is the original 2004 hose (lasted 15 years)
OE clamps are separate purchase with two different sizes, one for outlet and inlet (diameter differences) according to dealer.
The hose will be here mid next week & once I have the hose, will consider new clamps, if they are not to expensive, otherwise will re-use the current ones.
OE clamps are separate purchase with two different sizes, one for outlet and inlet (diameter differences) according to dealer.
The hose will be here mid next week & once I have the hose, will consider new clamps, if they are not to expensive, otherwise will re-use the current ones.
Aceofspades
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That’s the hose texture. Normal. The new I have sitting here looks the same. It’s from the dealer too
Here is a photo looking up from below.
I just hope the crunchy area is just mud/paint over spray, of some sort going on.
From below, the bottom of inlet hose is extremely hardened. I think it is showing it's age.
I just hope the crunchy area is just mud/paint over spray, of some sort going on.
From below, the bottom of inlet hose is extremely hardened. I think it is showing it's age.
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New Mopar Hose arrived today.
I will carry it in the jeep just in case. Probably wont tackle this job until "SPRING" ha ha..
Will replace with new Hoat coolant & also install a Mopar thermostat all at the same time.
:cheers:
I will carry it in the jeep just in case. Probably wont tackle this job until "SPRING" ha ha..
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Will replace with new Hoat coolant & also install a Mopar thermostat all at the same time.
:cheers:
Aceofspades
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^see. Same texture.
But the under side looked like poop
But the under side looked like poop
JeepJeepster
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With the EPDM hoses I often wonder when they should be replaced.
I replaced all of the hoses+heater hoses+water pump on my 04 in 2016. Only hose I didnt replace was the hose going to the overflow tank since I couldn't buy just the hose. You can purchase the entire overflow tank and it comes with the hose though.
I replaced all of the hoses+heater hoses+water pump on my 04 in 2016. Only hose I didnt replace was the hose going to the overflow tank since I couldn't buy just the hose. You can purchase the entire overflow tank and it comes with the hose though.
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