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Old 03-30-2013, 08:09 PM
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Hi All, I need help trying to find a top radiator hose to finish off my LSx conversion into a local Australian car.

I am running a Meziere electric water pump, I need a Z shaped hose similar to below but with the lengths shown.

Anybody know of one off a regular car that may fit?



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I hate to say this, but you'll just have to make multiple trips to some auto stores. Until you find the right...close one that will work. I had too for both the upper and lower hoses.
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Bay looks nice

Ditch rubber hose and get some aluminum pipe, bend it to however you need it. Then polish it up.
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I hate to say this, but you'll just have to make multiple trips to some auto stores. Until you find the right...close one that will work. I had too for both the upper and lower hoses.
Yea I have, that's how I got this one, its just here in Australia we don't have the range of cars you have there in the US, so I thought there may be something that would suit..

I got the bottom one that way, its just the top I am looking for.
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Yea I have, that's how I got this one, its just here in Australia we don't have the range of cars you have there in the US, so I thought there may be something that would suit..

I got the bottom one that way, its just the top I am looking for.
Like BOXCHEV said, you might need to build your own.
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dunno if this helps- cut down upper hose 99 silverado with the 5.7 engine
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Hey mate, thanks, any chance of you measuring across here for me?

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Take a coat hanger, bend to the shape needed and take to the parts store. Match it up with the hoses.
They let me go back and match it myself.
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Thanks, that looks very close to what I need. I did go to the store but we don't have anywhere near as many to choose from as you do in the US, and couldn't find anything. I think I will see if I can mail order a 99 Silverado with 5.7 and give it a try.



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