Should I change radiAtor hoses??
Should I change radiAtor hoses??
I have just taken the radiator schroud off so I can replace the fan, I am waiting for the new fan to come from Joe. There is 53K on my 94Q, I don't think the hoses have ever been changed but they look fine. The reason I am considering changing them is it looks like from the stuff I HAVE taken off this would be a good time to do it, however I don't want to fool around with them if it isn't necessary.. Is there time involved with hoses needing replacement, or is it mileage?? What do you guys think?? If I do change them, I am guessing I just drain the radiator from the lower drain, I believe there are two should I open both or just one in this case?? Thanks for help!! Wayne
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natsoundup
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Most radiators have 2 main hoses, an upper and a lower. They go bad from the inside out, so replace them if you're at all unsure about them. Outer inspections tell you very little; if they look bad on the outside you should have replaced them much sooner. If you bust a hose on the road, you might not know till your car overheats. Like Hitman said, cheap insurance.
Well, Iam done , I changed all 3 hoses. put on the new radiator fan and have it all back together. The only thing I have left to do is put antifreeze back in, Which brings me to a question. I have all the antifreeze I will need setting on a shelf but it is two years old. I have never heard of a shelf life on antifreeze, but is there?? Also the top trim piece that fits on top of the one radiator cap, or air conditiong cap? I am baffled as to why it gets covered up by that trim piece, what is it for?? Iam still trying to figure out how to reset whatever, so I can get my memory for the seats and my remote to work after I switched batteries. I feel so good after I finished with all the work I have done to the Q., and all the thanks go to you members who helped me do all this. Thanks much!!!!! Wayne