How do I replace the small hose that is next to the lower radiator hose?
Asked by Guru9NLZGN Jul 13, 2022 at 01:01 PM about the 1994 Ford F-250 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab LB
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Hi Group,
Please help! The small hose next to the large lower radiator hose is leaking.
It is a short hose that fits on a metal connector on the radiator and runs to a
metal hose/pipe that seems to run to the back of the engine. The short
rubber hose is leaking but believe it or not, I cannot seem to get it off. I
haven't tugged super hard on it yet, but shouldn't it just pull off? Before I get
in there with something to pry it off, I just want to make sure I don't damage
anything, because sometimes when I'm working on the truck, I just end up
making extra work for myself. I realize this is a pretty simple question, but I
am a little simple minded and need some assistance.
5 Answers
You can buy a hook tool that helps with taking hoses off or if your careful use a single edge razor blade and just cut a straight line where it was clamped then just peel it off.
Guru9NLZGN answered 2 years ago
Thank you! And then just plug the lines with something that will hold and not break up (so nothing gets into the line or radiator), so I don't lose my antifreeze? The connection points must be flared, because the hose is so hard to pull off, so hoping the new hose won't be too difficult to get on, because I want the flare and a clamp. The hose should be 5/16, but I think I can only get 3/8 (slightly larger), so maybe it won't be too hard. Just trying to get things cleaned up under the hood and under the truck. Appreciate it!
I always drain the coolant down and if it's good store it a covered container until the job is done, that way you don't have to worry about spills or loosing coolant. Remember the right tools for the job.If one hose went bad others will follow so better check the rest of the hoses and if they are bad replace them at the same time
Guru9NLZGN answered 2 years ago
Hey GA, You've helped me before and I appreciate it. Let me ask another quick question while I have you. One of my batteries seems to be bad, at least that's what my charger told me the other day. When replacing batteries, I think you guys recommend changing both at once. They are pricy, but I'll keep the good battery for emergency jumping. I plan to also buy a portable jumper. I have read that for emergency jumping, I can hook the good battery up to one side and a portable jumper up to the other side, and I should be able to jump it that way when needed. Can you confirm this for me, if you happen to know? I would also be interested in hearing which batteries I should purchase for replacements, if you have an opinion on that? Thanks!
I've done that myself, used a battery and a jump box, but it was on a vehicle without computers. If you have anything that uses a computer then only use a capacitor system jump box only so you don't ruin a computer or it's programming.
