Re: [DML] coolant lines

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

We use the same hose for all of our replacements and have never had a
problem with fit. You either have the wrong hose, are installing it
incorrectly, or have a missing or damaged hose "Q" clip. This clip or clamp
is designed to keep the hose from coming in contact with the AC drive belt.

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Coplen <blarness@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 11:41 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] coolant lines


> When Erik G and I did his car last month we replaced all the hoses in just
> the engine compartment (and water pump too) and it took about two days.
It
> only took this long because we wanted to go very slowly and document
> everything as we went along.
>
> The hoses were pretty cheap. He picked them up from Grady's. I will say
> this though, the large replacement radiator hose on the left coming off
the
> water pump (going to the front of the car) that we received from Grady's
did
> NOT even come close to fitting without a severe "kink" in one of the
elbows.
> We thought we had it on wrong but after a couple of hours fighting with it
> it was clear, the replacement wasn't even shaped like the original. No,
we
> didn't have them on the wrong side of the car. We cut it, we twisted it,
we
> bent it. It just did not fit. It's on now but "rubs" the inside of the
> engine compartment at the back. We couldn't clear the belts without doing
> this.
>
> Chris C
> GIGAWAT
> 3876
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Brian
> >16584