It had some old crudded up claps on it when I got it. I've had issues
with more than one "cut to fit" lower rad hose that didn't quite "cut to
fit" properly too. And the casting on the water pump has a casting
ridge on the rear of where the lower rad hose hooks up.
Some day I'll be draining the antifreeze, get some sandpaper and sand
the casting ridge smooth and replace the hose clamp with something not
from Napa. Until then I just keep a few extensions, a cheap ratchet and
an 8mm socket in the truck just in case. :)
On 1/22/2011 1:05 PM, Ray Block wrote:
> I understand you bought this truck used so you may not have had any choice
> over the clamps and valve cover gaskets you're dealing with.
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> For those who do have a choice, you should know that the original factory
> hose clamps and valve cover gaskets (magnum) are reusable and will last the
> life of the truck if not abused.
>
> Ray
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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