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Coolant leak, radiator hose question

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Old 03-05-2012, 03:53 PM
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Coolant leak, radiator hose question

Dealer flushed my radiator a few weeks ago, now I have coolant leak.
Guessing maybe a hose is failing?
Of colurse they didn't mention the condition of the hoses, or the motor mount leak, etc.
I do most of my own work but paying them to flush the radiator and change the transmission fluid was a splurge...as usual its really a pia, since I have to go back. I'm thinking of picking up some silicone hoses to have installed, anyone recommend the ones on eBay? And are the hoses easy to install?
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Old 03-06-2012, 03:18 AM
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Find the leak first....
Some ebay silcone hoses have had an isdue for quality issues...pinhole leaks...so it might be worth sticking with a brand name or using a vendor so you have a phone# and address for a contact ...
leaks in the resiviour tank (along the seam, it is under preasure on the s), or the thermostat gasket are common.
 
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