Swollen Upper Radiator Hose?

ByeByeVTEC · 08-03-2023, 01:04 PM

This hose was pointed out to me at the track yesterday as it 'looks like a cobra head'.

My first instinct was that it does not look good but as I am new to the platform I thought I'd ask before adding one more thing on the to-do list.

Thanks in advance!

On a realted note, if going to replace would you go Gates, Rein, or OEM?

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amg6975 · 08-15-2023, 11:27 AM

Yeah that's not good. I'd go Rein.

ByeByeVTEC · 03-04-2024, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by amg6975

Yeah that's not good. I'd go Rein.

Thank you!

Forgot I had made this post.... I am planning to replace the hose as part of my spring maintenance and was just looking at available brands.

Was considering OEM, Vaico (made in Hungary same as OEM), or Rein. I guess I have my answer!

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