Radiator hoses, Dealer Only??

[JoshTex]

I went to the local Advance Auto cause I'm replacing my belts and hoses. Got the belts but they don't stock hoses. Nor does Pep Boys and AutoZone, according to their websites.
I was wondering, are the hoses from a G35 are interchangeable with my M?
Please advise.

Thanks

[JoshTex]

28 views and no info??? What's up??

[zerg711]

Well, there's no reply cuz no one knows. Why don't you purchase them and report back to us.

[SteveTheTech]

The factory ones are much higher quality than most replacements. I have seen all kinds of fixes over the years and would only put my wife in a car with OE hoses. And don't get the cheapest clamps.

Also if you are doing this yourself I would suggest replacing the thermostat while you are in there. If you do, put a small amount of rtv on the back in the corners to keep the gasket from slipping. I have had to re-do a few of those, but be sure to only use a little bit.

Coolant bubbles will cause heating issues and an increased possibility of overheating. If you do not have access to a vacuum coolant refill tool I would strongly suggest turning this one over to someone who can do this right the first time.
This simple maintenance item can get away from you quick.

Cheers,

[Ilya]

The factory ones are much higher quality than most replacements. I have seen all kinds of fixes over the years and would only put my wife in a car with OE hoses. And don't get the cheapest clamps.

Also if you are doing this yourself I would suggest replacing the thermostat while you are in there. If you do, put a small amount of rtv on the back in the corners to keep the gasket from slipping. I have had to re-do a few of those, but be sure to only use a little bit.

Coolant bubbles will cause heating issues and an increased possibility of overheating. If you do not have access to a vacuum coolant refill tool I would strongly suggest turning this one over to someone who can do this right the first time.
This simple maintenance item can get away from you quick.

Cheers,

What he said.

Personally, I would buy the 60kmi maintenance kit from Sewell Infiniti (infiniti.sewellparts.com) and have someone do the work for you if you can't handle it yourself. Comes with hoses and a bunch of other stuff that you should do.

[JoshTex]

My car only has 31,458 miles on it, however it is an 06 and I figured it would be good to change the hoses. I already did the belts and I thought it good to do the hoses too. I'm not a novice at car repair/maintenance. I've done almost everything to an engine except bore the block and thats because I don't
I'm also going to switch to Evans waterless coolant when I do the hoses.

[bejjutsu]

@ilya: great site! thanks for that!!

[zerg711]

If I get bored, I'm going to see if my Fx35 hose measurements are the same as my M's. If it's about the same, we can use Samco hoses made for FX35. Engine compartment size is about the same with FX being slightly bigger.

[pedsemdoc]

not to threadjack...i don't know the answer to your original question, BUT

If you have the time, inclination, and knowledge--you can do quite a bit of the 60,000 maintenance items yourself, eg. oil change, belts, cabin air filter (hell, the some stealerships charge $85 for just that alone), "lubing" the locks, doors, etc. I used Gator belts for my swap--it looks like someone had used Pep Boys ones prior to my swich....

I bought the OEM hoses on line and had Sewell use the parts--definitely cheaper.

you can get out of major costs for the 60k if you have the know how.

i just wish i had a lift like Ilya--way jealous.

Craig

[Ilya]

@ilya: great site! thanks for that!!

You're welcome!

not to threadjack...i don't know the answer to your original question, BUT

If you have the time, inclination, and knowledge--you can do quite a bit of the 60,000 maintenance items yourself, eg. oil change, belts, cabin air filter (hell, the some stealerships charge $85 for just that alone), "lubing" the locks, doors, etc. I used Gator belts for my swap--it looks like someone had used Pep Boys ones prior to my swich....

I bought the OEM hoses on line and had Sewell use the parts--definitely cheaper.

you can get out of major costs for the 60k if you have the know how.

i just wish i had a lift like Ilya--way jealous.

Craig

It is definitely nice to have but I find myself not using as much as I can. Will come in handy when I do my coilovers, brakes, etc. though.

[SteveTheTech]

Thought I'd add a little something to this.

These are under plenum hoses I removed from a 1990 Q45 with 250K. They were definitely original and probably would have lasted longer if lower hose (non OE) had not blown and resulting in a short period of time over temperature stressed a tired system.



This is what was left of a non vacuum PCV transfer line. It was completely hardened but it never leaked.


At the end of the day it ran exceptionally well. Perfect fuel timing, a little rich but within 5%.

[atlM35]

My car only has 31,458 miles on it, however it is an 06 and I figured it would be good to change the hoses. I already did the belts and I thought it good to do the hoses too. I'm not a novice at car repair/maintenance. I've done almost everything to an engine except bore the block and thats because I don't
I'm also going to switch to Evans waterless coolant when I do the hoses.

I was wondering if anybody has gone the waterless coolant route and their experience with it.
I'm thinking about making the switch in the spring if people have good long term results.