Replacing nested coolant hose

chickeneater · 05-31-2013, 06:13 AM

On my 1988 7M-GE, there are two hoses that feed into the thermostat housing, which then feeds into the upper radiator hose. Both are 90 degree formed hoses. The are aligned side-by-side: one is on the right and the other is to the left of it (assuming right and left refer to the car sides, ie, right = passenger side, left = driver side). The left hose runs underneath the timing belt housing. Unfortunately it is leaky! I have no idea how I'm supposed to replace that. It doesn't even look like a worm gear clamp will fit in there.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

05-31-2013, 06:13 AM	#1
chickeneater Stock Join Date: May 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 16	Replacing nested coolant hose On my 1988 7M-GE, there are two hoses that feed into the thermostat housing, which then feeds into the upper radiator hose. Both are 90 degree formed hoses. The are aligned side-by-side: one is on the right and the other is to the left of it (assuming right and left refer to the car sides, ie, right = passenger side, left = driver side). The left hose runs underneath the timing belt housing. Unfortunately it is leaky! I have no idea how I'm supposed to replace that. It doesn't even look like a worm gear clamp will fit in there. Any advice is greatly appreciated!!