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#141
Kleeborp the Moderator™
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^ I cut the metal line at a straight point coming out of the rack, then just cleaned it off and slid it over using two clamps (not my preferred method.) If anything, get some of that Shellac (old brown sticky crap) and use it on the hose and line after you clean it off REALLY well. I haven't driven it yet. I may drive it tomorrow and then I'll check for leaks.
Maybe chop an inch off your hose and start fresh.
Maybe chop an inch off your hose and start fresh.
But why did you cut the metal line coming out of the rack? I just ran that factory metal/rubber line to my cooler and attached that rubber line end to the cooler. Then ran a new piece of 3/8" hose up to the reservoir port.
Was the rubber part of your metal/rubber line messed up?
Was the rubber part of your metal/rubber line messed up?
#145
TECH Junkie
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I forgot to mention we completed this a few weeks ago. I used the Jegs Derale frame cooler 13224 kit (# 259-13224). Everything hooked up, BUT we needed a union since one stock line was too short. We mounted it right behind the airdam as well. I also bought a new radiator hose and removed that POS stock cooler.
I have only put maybe 10 miles on it since, so I can't say if any fluid is coming out of the cap. Fluid has always come out since I got the car back in 2005. Hopefully this prevents that and extends the life of the system.
Thanks again for the thread!
I have only put maybe 10 miles on it since, so I can't say if any fluid is coming out of the cap. Fluid has always come out since I got the car back in 2005. Hopefully this prevents that and extends the life of the system.
Thanks again for the thread!
#146
I forgot to mention we completed this a few weeks ago. I used the Jegs Derale frame cooler 13224 kit (# 259-13224). Everything hooked up, BUT we needed a union since one stock line was too short. We mounted it right behind the airdam as well. I also bought a new radiator hose and removed that POS stock cooler.
I have only put maybe 10 miles on it since, so I can't say if any fluid is coming out of the cap. Fluid has always come out since I got the car back in 2005. Hopefully this prevents that and extends the life of the system.
Thanks again for the thread!
I have only put maybe 10 miles on it since, so I can't say if any fluid is coming out of the cap. Fluid has always come out since I got the car back in 2005. Hopefully this prevents that and extends the life of the system.
Thanks again for the thread!
#157
TECH Junkie
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#160
TECH Junkie
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E71981 at either Advance Auto Parts or Autozone. You want an upper radiator hose for a '98 Z28. I doubt you'll have to order it, though. Most auto parts stores should have it in stock. A quick search shows several stores have it in inventory near my house.
It doesn't have to be from a 98 Z28. Advanced Auto has them online for any model year.