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Old 03-15-2017, 06:51 AM
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Hi guys, just giving the car a once over and I notice the top hose from the radiator looks a little large at the right angle. I can't remember what it was like last time I looked. Is it starting to bulge or are they all like that? Hose is soft and not hard to squeeze.
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Old 03-15-2017, 08:51 AM
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Not sure as I have a 4.0, but it does look a little large. Considering the miles I would not take a chance and replace it. You definitely don't need a blown hose.
 
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If it's original, replace it.
 
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+1 on replacing the hose. Do the other side while you are at it. Soft hoses are not your friend. Blown hoses on an aluminum engine = tow job.

They are cheap insurance and an easy DIY job.
 
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Old 03-16-2017, 06:31 AM
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Thanks guys. There's a job gone straight to the top of the to-do list!
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