Who has replaced the heater hoses? Did you buy factory replacement or just got it by the foot ? the one that comes out on right side turns 90 deg how did you not kink it?


Thanks , Gonzz

 

I buy molded hoses.Just take the old one in and match it up with one. Then trim to fit length.

 

On the same topic, Is their aftermarket or Stainless steel braided hoses that fit there as well?

 

I dont think anything but premolded hoses would work ( bends are too tight). If you want that look, just get one of those kits that cover the hoses. I did one once and it came out good. Just takes patience to make it look neat and professional.

 

The only place I think a pre-formed is absolutely necessary is for the 90 degree bends. If you have a custom setup (the only place I have coolant running is in the block and in the rad), you can just ask to look at the hoses at an auto parts store and find something that will work. I have a 90 degree bend hose from the rear housing to my water pump that came from some monster chevy engine (I made the guy look it up, just for fun )

 

Well you need 90's at the firewall for the heater core, and 90's at the oil cooler if you have the beehive. I just got some the same diameter hose, pre molded, and cut and pasted to make them fit.