where can i get the RIGHT one.. the one that is all 90 degree bends.. not this weird shaped crap.. i want one that fits into the little "cradle" on the ign module stand.. i want the RIGHT ONE.. none of the places around here have the RIGHT ONE... have any of you guys gotten a correctly shaped replacement?
i need the correct upper radiator hose.. help!
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turbot2112
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i had the same problem with my 87. try kirbans or ramchargers or something like that. i couldnt get the stock replacement at any stores by me. have you tried a dealer ?
And what about the heater hoses? The stock ones I have look OK but since I have the engine out, I figured it'd be a good idea to replace them. Haven't tried looking yet but if you're having trouble with the radiator hose, I'm almost afraid to try for the heater hoses... (mine's an '84)
this is off topic too, but while you have the engine out, make sure you buy a good amount of SILICONE vacuum line and replace every single vac line on the car and ziptie them.. you'll never have to worry about cracked or leaking hoses because silicone hoses dont dry out like normal rubber ones do!
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I've got a big box of radiator hoses on hand Nick if you still need one of those hard to find HA uppers. I'll see what I can dig up for you. Thanks.
Radiator Hose
I've owned my '85 since it came off the truck in June 1985 and over the past 18 years, I've seen part after part, discontinued by the factory. Unfortunately, this is one of them, and it's only going to get worse.
The lousy replacement that every parts store and dealer has is a one size fits everything piece of crap that's pretty much the only game in town. The only alternative is fabricate something that looks halfway decent, and that's not difficult.
I've owned my '85 since it came off the truck in June 1985 and over the past 18 years, I've seen part after part, discontinued by the factory. Unfortunately, this is one of them, and it's only going to get worse.
The lousy replacement that every parts store and dealer has is a one size fits everything piece of crap that's pretty much the only game in town. The only alternative is fabricate something that looks halfway decent, and that's not difficult.
I've bought what the stores have (this is usually a generic hose made by Gates) that they claim fits all Buick Regals, GNs, Le Sabres and Electras. They don't carry anything else. I suppose the hose fits and won't cause anyone grief as it's sold, it just looks like crap. So I've taken a blade and cut it to fit (in terms of contour) and match as close as the original. Where I have a splice (and up to now I've only needed one), I just use a copper pipe coupling with a couple of clamps to make the connections, and get it to fit. Paint the clamps flat black and position the clamp screw to the bottom of the hose to keep it as clean looking as possible.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Jerryl said:
yeah.. i just kept the crappy looking stock one on
http://turbosix.net/galleries/headgasket/images/headgasket 109.jpg
just blew up the tranny on tuesday.. so its not like it matters.
i'll probably just get some SS pipe and some silicone couplers
Jerryl said:
$125.00 I built these last year & haven't had time to get them up on the site yet. Same with the silicone vacuum line kits. I sold some on e-bay last year.
The lower hoses are the same as the 87's.Upper hoses are hot air specific.
Black, red, & blue.
I'll get some up shortlly for you guys.
Jerryl thanks for posting these.
I went to the local parts shop and I got the right hose, exactely what I had on before... not sure if that makes any difference being in Canada... Place is called Piston Ring. They are very good with parts for me..
Nick soryr bout your tranny. how did it blow? Didn't you have it rebuilt once before? Hope all goes well on that respect
Nick soryr bout your tranny. how did it blow? Didn't you have it rebuilt once before? Hope all goes well on that respect
yeah.. driving on the hwyBuickTV6 said:I went to the local parts shop and I got the right hose, exactely what I had on before... not sure if that makes any difference being in Canada... Place is called Piston Ring. They are very good with parts for me..
Nick soryr bout your tranny. how did it blow? Didn't you have it rebuilt once before? Hope all goes well on that respect
yep had it rebuilt by phoenix trashmissions. went back to them 3 times.
getting one from brian, bruce, or kurtz next. about to buy a conv from pats convs
get on aim sometime brother.
