LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Radiator Hoses??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-18-2003, 03:11 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
S.J.S.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 1999
Location: HI.
Posts: 2,201
Radiator Hoses??

How many are there? Putting my motor back together and gonna order all new hoses. Now that I'm redoing everything should I just convert it to regular Antifreeze instead of the DexCool? Anything need to be changed?
S.J.S. is offline  
Old 09-18-2003, 05:33 AM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Mtrhds94Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Point Pleasant, NJ... USA
Posts: 1,955
Total 11 hoses [including TB hoses]
The Goodyear Hi Miler kit is a good option.. even though it is missing one hose[10 in the kit]
The missing hose can be dealt with with a piece of 3/4 heater hose..
Mtrhds94Z is offline  
Old 09-18-2003, 05:57 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
scoobysnax83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 2,481
Yea thats a good kit.... Kinda expensive though, but not for what you get with it. Carquest has the funky throttle body hose for $34 and the other main hose for $13. Then all the other hoses can be fabricated. You can obviously do it for cheaper than the goodyear kit, but that is the easiest way.
scoobysnax83 is offline  
Old 09-18-2003, 06:14 AM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
S.J.S.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 1999
Location: HI.
Posts: 2,201
Where do you guys get the Goodyear Kit from??? Summit? How much is it?
S.J.S. is offline  
Old 09-18-2003, 01:19 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
JohnD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Austin, TX. USA
Posts: 451
The Goodyear Kit is just over $100 with shipping.
JohnD is offline  
Old 09-18-2003, 06:46 PM
  #6  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
S.J.S.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 1999
Location: HI.
Posts: 2,201
From where????
S.J.S. is offline  
Old 09-18-2003, 09:09 PM
  #7  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
S.J.S.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 1999
Location: HI.
Posts: 2,201
anyone????? summit????
S.J.S. is offline  
Old 09-18-2003, 09:16 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
PoorMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Lousiana
Posts: 1,534
I think the Goodyear hoses are all blue instead of black if that matters any.

Jeff D.
PoorMan is offline  
Old 09-18-2003, 10:03 PM
  #9  
Registered User
 
95BlackTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 740
Is there any type of dye you can put in the coolant and then use a black light so you can see where the leak is coming from? I have a leak that I cant find.
95BlackTA is offline  
Old 09-26-2003, 10:03 PM
  #10  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
S.J.S.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 1999
Location: HI.
Posts: 2,201
You guys fabricate your own hoses???
S.J.S. is offline  
Old 09-27-2003, 12:04 AM
  #11  
Registered User
 
lietuvis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Oak Lawn, IL
Posts: 70
If you change your hoses, double clamp all of them. They may not on idle, but at 3-4K that'when it could start leaking
lietuvis is offline  
Old 09-27-2003, 05:24 AM
  #12  
Registered User
 
scoobysnax83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 2,481
Originally posted by lietuvis
If you change your hoses, double clamp all of them. They may not on idle, but at 3-4K that'when it could start leaking
Although, it is a noteable precaution. It is not necessary. Get them on the right way first time and you will be fine.
scoobysnax83 is offline  
Old 09-27-2003, 05:56 AM
  #13  
Registered User
 
scoobysnax83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 2,481
I think clear hoses would be awesome. Someone should make them

I haven't heard of many people switching to silicone. I'm not sure what the Goodyear kit is made from, but I know it is high quality.
scoobysnax83 is offline  
Old 09-27-2003, 08:16 AM
  #14  
Registered User
 
jim88iroc305's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rockville Centre, NY, USA
Posts: 480
Cool

I just did the Goodyear Hi Mileage kit on my car.

Summit Part # GTR-5006 for $99.99 S&H $18.40 (must think their gmpartsdirect )
jim88iroc305 is offline  
Old 09-27-2003, 09:56 AM
  #15  
Registered User
 
Mtrhds94Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Point Pleasant, NJ... USA
Posts: 1,955
Originally posted by jim88iroc305
I just did the Goodyear Hi Mileage kit on my car.

Summit Part # GTR-5006 for $99.99 S&H $18.40 (must think their gmpartsdirect )
I thought that summit had just a 8.45 handling charge and free shipping?
Did you by chance order 2nd Day Air? that's 9.95 extra [total 18.40]
I also have a Summit catalog here that lists them for 94.69[price good til 10/31/03]

Goodyear Hi Miler hose set is EPDM with Nomex reinforcement [not silicone].
Also be aware that 93-4 and 95-7 hose routing[and a few hoses] are different, though the 94-3 can be 'upgraded' to 95-7 configuration.
Mtrhds94Z is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
magman
LT1 Based Engine Tech
7
04-15-2016 03:08 AM
IndyZman
Cars For Sale
3
10-22-2015 02:17 PM
68camaroboltz
Fuel and Ignition
2
10-05-2015 01:46 PM
Fatdog2
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
2
09-16-2015 11:04 PM
Pwilson59
South Atlantic
1
09-03-2015 08:47 PM



Quick Reply: Radiator Hoses??



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:46 AM.