Re: coolant bypass hose...

From: Joe B. (JoeB327@comcast.net)
Date: Wed Oct 07 2009 - 09:30:23 EDT


Thanks for all the input guys. Sounds like it shouldn't be too big of a
deal.
Joe B.

>
> Joe B., with all this free advice you oughtts have it licked by
> now........
>
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Brian <hskr@cox.net> wrote:
>>
>> "There are no Hidden bolts that I remember. "
>>
>> Theere is one "hidden" bolt behind the idler pulley.
>>
>> John Dunlap wrote:
>>>
>>> I replaced mine when I did the water pump. However if you have screw
>>> on hose clamps you might be able to replace without taking stuff
>>> off. What I did do was put those types of clamps on when I replaced
>>> it all. Makes it easier next time. His process of just lifting off
>>> A/C unit is really the easiest way. Just take your time. There are
>>> no Hidden bolts that I remember.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 5:59 PM, Joe B. <JoeB327@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hey guys,
>>>> I have a 1999 Dakota 5.2, 4x4, auto, with A/C. I will be changing
>>>> all of the coolant hoses before winter. I was looking at the water
>>>> pump bypass hose (at least that is what I think it is). Seems like
>>>> a real challenge to
>>>> get to. Do I need to remove the A/C compressor, altenator, and the
>>>> thick aluminum "mounting plate" they are attached to? Has anyone
>>>> removed all these before just to replace the hose? Thanks for all
>>>> input. Joe B.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>> "Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting
>>> on what to have for dinner."
>>>
>>>
>>>
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