Re: dakota-truck@buffnet.net (heater hose)

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Thu Jul 08 1999 - 07:52:35 EDT


At 12:18 AM 7/8/99 -0400, you wrote:

>Maybe someone has a logical deduction as to why : 1. it is spliced at all
>and 2. why it is spliced right over the left side spark plugs.
>
>My concern is: this blowing and spewing anitfreeze over every inch of the
>engine compartment. Sure, any hose clamp can give out and have the same
>happen, but does it need to be spliced at all? and at this location?

Pure guess. No room along the passenger fender with the way the stock
air intake is situated plus location of the PCM. Spliced to allow removal
of the valve cover. Compromised design with today's stuffed engine bay.

Bob
Burlington, Ontario

'97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3.55, auto., 4x2, flame red



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