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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
of
> > rust on them.
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> > My opinion
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> > Glenn Beasley
> > Chrysler Tech
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> Glenn, thanks for the advice. I have been thinking about doing it as
> *breakdown* prevention.
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> This van does not have rear heat, so that's one less thing to worry
> about.
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> Is the dealer the only place to get the molded hoses?
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> Can the heater hoses be replaced at the firewall, or do they connect
> to the heater core behind the dash?
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> Thanks,
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> KM
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> You should be able to get those hoses anywhere. Some of the hoses may be
> preformed to fit. You don't specify engine size but if you have the
3.3/3.8,
> don't forget to have the bypass hose replaced at the water pump.
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It's a 3.3. Do the heater hoses connect at the firewall, or behind the
dash?
Thanks,
Kirk
The hoses connect at the firewall, easy to remove.
Glenn
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