Re: [DML] Loss of coolant (Hose Splice)

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

You're too tired to be typing David: fans are in the front...

One of those hose splices got me home from SEDOC. Ever since I added
the bracket that holds "upper radiator" hose away from AC belt
(missing from PO), otterstat pipe keeps tipping towards driver axle.
Somewhere on I-85 did just that. Axle wore a pin hole in hose
(remember: I replaced second pipe section with continuous hose).
Fortunately Louie G was following in separate vehicle and drove me to
Autozone minutes before closing. Bought splice kit with 1.25 and 1.5
inch PVC barbs (1.25 too small for hot hose but 1.5 was lubed & jambed
in). Will add to all the other stuff I travel with under hood, and
some proper 1.25" hose.

Am adding second bracket to otterstat pipe to maintain proper
orientation before Fall Foliage.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> wrote:
> It sounds like the origional hose had the fan belt wear through it so
> the P.O. spliced it. When you replace the hose make sure it is away
> from the fan belt! Any national brand of permanant anti-freeze is
> good. Use an ethelyne-glycol base and mix it 50/50 with soft water. I
> highly recomend the Fanzilla. Follow the directions for installation
> and testing. It can't fix problems with the cooling system but it
> improves the electrical system as it relates to the cooling system
> fans. It is a good idea to replace the otterstadt switch and seal when
> doing the Fanzilla. Make sure there is a clip or at least a strap tie
> on the otterstadt switch and NEVER use any silicone on the seal. If
> the hoses are origional they should ALL be replaced.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jeff Lawson" <jeffrey.lawson@xxxx>
wrote:
> > Thanks for the advice. The hose blew off because the previous owner 
> > had jerry-rigged a hose. I'll try to explain where the hose is: hose