[DML] Re: Hoses

["M. P. Olans" <mpolans@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,
     I agree with your assessment.  Coming from NJ I don't think I 
ever replaced a coolant hose in any of my cars.  However, out here 
in Arizona they recommend replacing belts and hoses every two 
years.  Due to the extreme dryness, cracking and failures are 
common, particulary on 115+ degree summer days.  I replaced all the 
hoses in my cars when I moved out here from NJ in late 2001.  The 
two that are parked in my climate controlled garage are still doing 
well with only one hose failure in 4 years.  However, my SUV parked 
outside every day did not fair as well.  So far I've lost a belt and 
hose this year and found what appeared to be in imminent failure on 
another.  4 years is about right if you're dealing with extreme heat 
and lack of humidity.  I wish Rob made a silicone hose kit for my 
other cars....:)

Matthew
VIN 16816

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> Sounds like Gates is trying to sell hoses. 4 years is overkill. 20 
is 
> too long. 
> 
> Dave S
> 
> ========
> It is recommended replace all coolant hoses every 4 years, thats 
why.
> 
> Quote directly of www.gates.com website "To be safe, Gates 
recommends 
> changing coolant hoses if they are four years old, or older, 
especially 
> the upper radiator and heater hoses."
> 
> See for yourself..... 
> http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=1024&location_id=541
> http://tinyurl.com/dc37d
> Near the bottom of the page.
> 
> Mark V
> 
> 
> On Apr 30, 2005, at 11:54 AM, John Hervey wrote:
> 
> > No it was 5 years old. Don't know why it blew, it just did.
> > John








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