lower rad hose w/spring inside---where to find? (afco rad)

N8Miller

I need NOS....make it 2 of the big ones

Founding Member

Jul 26, 2000

2,661

0

0

Kingston, PA, USA

May 10, 2008

#1

• May 10, 2008

• #1

ever since i installed the universal afco rad, the lower hose that is recommended with the rad gets kinked. so, i was wondering if they made or anyone knows where to get the lower hose with a spring inside to keep it open at all times?
my lower rad hose came off today while driving... not good

 

93 LX

Founding Member

Jun 2, 2000

3,081

3

0

Norwalk, CA.

May 10, 2008

#2

• May 10, 2008

• #2

not that i know of but if the hose is collasping it may just be a bad hose or a bad radiator cap

 

Fast63

New Member

Sep 20, 2007

717

0

0

May 11, 2008

#3

• May 11, 2008

• #3

you shouldn't have to add any spring if the instructions say that you don't need to. There is probably something else wrong.

 

N8Miller

I need NOS....make it 2 of the big ones

Founding Member

Jul 26, 2000

2,661

0

0

Kingston, PA, USA

May 11, 2008

#4

• May 11, 2008

• #4

thanks guys, but the hose is too long and it kinks. however, the problem is that it bells at the ends, so its not just a factory size.

 

Fast63

New Member

Sep 20, 2007

717

0

0

May 11, 2008

#5

• May 11, 2008

• #5

If the hose is too long and it kinks, why are you asking about a spring? That won't solve anything.

Probably the best thing for you to do is measure the radiator diameter where the hose attaches, as well as your water pump, go to the parts store and ask for a universal flex hose that is whatever length you want. That's what I do in situations where radiators and locations are not factory.