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Old 01-12-2012, 08:57 PM   #4
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Re: Lower radiator hose cant make the bend! I've tried everything!

I mentioned this before in your other thread & I'll recommend it again....

Go to the parts store & get the correct size hose 'ends' you need w/the optimum bends for your application (try & source hose ends that easily align w/o force). Then, use an exhaust pipe reducer to step (connect) the 2 different hose sizes. Place the reducer @ an area on the length of the hose thats as straight as possible.

To help secure the hoses from slipping off the reducer (not mandatory), you can have a bead of weld laid down so there's resistance behind the hose clamp.

A good parts store will have a bunch of hoses in all shapes & sizes. Just dig through & find the best combo for each end. I've done this on @ least 2 of my vehicles & never had an issue. The alternative is to have a pipe welded up that's the correct shape you need w/the correct diameter @ each end & simply attach it @ each end w/a short, straight, section of the appropriate size hose.
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