Re: When to replace radiator and heater hoses

On Apr 17, 10:38=A0am, "maxpower" <damnnickn...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> <kmat...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > The hoses on my 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager are still the original.
> > There are no cracks, and don't feel *mushy.*
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> > Should I replace them as a precaution? It has been 15 years / 99,000
> > miles on these hoses.
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> > Thanks,
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> > KM
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> Ozone will tear rubber up. If you got the time and extra money I would
> replace them. If this vehicle has rear heat you may want to take a look
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> at the auxiliary lines. They are steel and will break if they have alot
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> rust on them.
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> My opinion
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> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech

Glenn, thanks for the advice. I have been thinking about doing it as
*breakdown* prevention.

This van does not have rear heat, so that's one less thing to worry
about.

Is the dealer the only place to get the molded hoses?

Can the heater hoses be replaced at the firewall, or do they connect
to the heater core behind the dash?

Thanks,

KM