Date:         Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:50:26 EST
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From:         David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
Subject:      problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
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Has anyone on the list ever had problems with the front radiator hoses
coming loose from the plastic pipes? I had a problem with this about a year ago
and found that either the previous owner or some hack mechanic had inserted a
metal stint with a lip on it try and stop the problem. Bentley did not show
this  part so I removed it but saved it. I then had a problem again after about a
year  without the metal insert and re tightened the clamps and applied a
little  loctite to the worm gear to prevent slippage. This lasted about 2 weeks. I
am  somewhat leery about over tightening the clamps so I went a bit tighter
and  added a second clamp. I will have to drain and refill the coolant when I
replace  the radiator and this particular hose soon and wondered if anyone else
has  had a similar problem and has a better fix. Thanks to all.

David Clarkson
90 Westy (236K)
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