Re: Hose lifespan

From: Michael Clark (magnumv8@wt.net)
Date: Fri Apr 09 1999 - 02:26:43 EDT


Geeze guys, I replace mine about 50k wether they are still ok or not. Same
for the serpentine belt. It doesn't take very long, and I like the peace of
mind of having fresh hoses... I also just like working on my truck and just
look for things to fix. ;-)

---Mike, near Houston.--- http://www.mikesdakota.com
                   '93 V8 4X2
Houston Area DML Meet Page
     http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/9221

----- Original Message -----
From: gary palmer <palmergj@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 1999 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Hose lifespan

> You wrote:
>
> About how long do radiator hoses and other stuff like that last?
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> I have an 87 with 174,000 miles and I just had to replace a heater
> hose that started leaking. It was a 5/8" hose with "Mopar" stamped
> on it which makes me suspect it was original equipment! Especially
> since all the other hoses are identical.
>
> That's including the radiator hoses, and before you ask, yes, I am
> planning on replacing them all this weekend. Murphy's law would
> dictate that once one goes...
>
> Gary Palmer
>
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