Hi all,
I recently posted in a previous thread after having the connection tips of my coolant hoses break off.
After receiving some insight from other members here as to what parts I needed to replace I was able to find all three hoses at a good price locally.


EXPANSION TANK HOSE (MNC4468)
EXPANSION TANK BLEED HOSE (MNC4582)
&
EXPANSION TANK BLEED HOSE (MNC4583)

I've already replaced hose #7 in the image above [EXPANSION TANK BLEED HOSE (MNC4583)] without too much of an issue, they just snapped into place.
I suspect the next two wont be so simple and may require a trip to the mechanic.
Have any of you replaced these hoses before? I'd appreciate any suggestions or tips on the matter.

I'm concerned that connecting hose #4 [EXPANSION TANK HOSE (MNC4468)] will be harder as only one end has a snapping connection while the other just drops into the frame behind the headlight, apparently going into some kind of tank.

Hose #6 seems just as complicated as it also has one end snapping into the expansion tank while the other has a sort of sleeve. When I removed the original one I cut a metal ring holding the hose in place. I dont see how i'd fix this myself.

All helpful posts are greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

I replaced ALL the hard and rubber hoses on my car. Always have some spare hard lines around. You WILL break them. There is a little U shaped tool that helps some. The line going to the lower left wheel well is just for overflow. Not that important unless you
work for the EPA and have a pet spotted owl.

 

Or you can use needle nose pliers to do the same thing. I just replaced one of those hoses and it worked like a champ!

Chris

 

+Thanks to Lear45 and BadBenz94,

Ok @lear45 so I don't necessarily need to reconnect the hose going into that overflow tank right?
The original hose is still there connected into the tank below the wheel well wit nothing connected at the other end. Can I just leave that there? How about the the opening in the expansion tank meant for that hose, should i seal that up with something or leave it open to the air since I wont be sticking that hose in there?

@Badbenz94 I can't believe I didnt think about that! You saved me a trip to Autozone to look for that random part, I have a bunch of needle nose pliers I bet would fit.

On another note, regarding hose #6 (the one with the sleeve at one end), anyone have a clue how to fit the new one?
The sleeve of the old hose is still in place, I had cut open one of the silver fasteners in order to remove the original.

Do I take that whole part off for the install of the replacement, and if so how would I tighten the new sleeve in place?

Thanks again

 

I would still replace the overflow hose, but not be in a hurry. It would help keep things from dripping on a very hot day. More an EPA thing though. For the metal clamp, just replace it with a small hose clamp. (Autoparts store, Lowes etc have them). Some
new hoses come with the little U shaped clip. I don't use one myself, but the instructions help on how to remove the hoses without breaking them.

 

Just to update the tread
Everythings went perfectly fine, one of the cables was a little longer than it should have been somehow but it seems to be fine