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How long to replace a hose?
I forgot to add, I have a 1998 sl2. I've had this car for 31/2 yrs and
this is the first time I had a problem. |
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How long to replace a hose?
There are a couple of hoses running from your rad to the engine. One at
the bottom of the rad and one at the top. The one at the top is obviously much easier to replace but the idea is the same. First thing you need to do is drain your coolant into a clean container, the rad should have a little drain screw at the bottom of it. I'm not sure what sort of clamps they use in the 98 Saturns but in my 92 SL1 they are spring loaded and require channel lock pliers to loosen up the tension and move them out of the way. Using channel lock pliers, remove the clamps holding the subject hose to the rad and the engine. Just grab the clamps and move them back a bit, about 2 inches. Remove hose, then remove the clamps off that hose and put them onto the new hose. Install the hose, move clamps into position and you're almost done. Pour your coolant back into the equalizing reservoir and start the car to let it warm up and get the circulation going. Top if up as needed with 50/50 solution of distilled water and antifireeze. It shouldn't take you more than an hour to do this. Alex |
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How long to replace a hose?
"tbaby" > typed until their fingers bled, and came up
with: > I forgot to add, I have a 1998 sl2. I've had this car for 31/2 yrs and > this is the first time I had a problem. > Check the waterpump first, and if it as a 5-speed, check the end caps on the radiator. -- Visit the Saturn Performance Club - http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com |
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How long to replace a hose?
The end tanks on the radiator are plastic, and if you live in an area with
harsh weather, they eventually crack. I'd guess it's due to the repeated cycling between temperature extremes. I recently had to replace mine due to this. You'll see coolant leaking down and dripping off of the black plastic tank if that is the case. A few years after I bought the car, the water pump bearings also started to go bad and leaking began in that area. My bet is on your end tanks and not a hose. Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ] --- Visit my Saturn Car Audio and Performance Page at http://www.evilplastic.com "Kevin M. Keller" > wrote in message ... > "tbaby" > typed until their fingers bled, and came up > with: > > > I forgot to add, I have a 1998 sl2. I've had this car for 31/2 yrs and > > this is the first time I had a problem. > > > > Check the waterpump first, and if it as a 5-speed, check the end caps on > the radiator. > > -- > Visit the Saturn Performance Club - http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com |
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