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Title: Coolant Hoses
Post by: colecruzer on November 23, 2009, 09:21:09 PM
Hi,
I have a 79 MC-5C with a 6V-71 Detroit.  I have pulled my radiators to have them borred out and pressure tested.  They tested good and are ready to re-install.  Should I replace all my rubber hoses on the coolant lines since it is drained down?  If so, should I use a special type of hose to replace them?  Also, I have a couple medium size holes on my firewall in the area where the radiators fit in.  Any recommendations how to repair them?  Thanks for any input.
Rich
Title: Re: Coolant Hoses
Post by: TomC on November 23, 2009, 11:50:41 PM
Freightliners hose of choice is Gates Blue Stripe.  It is longer lasting then standard rubber hoses without the cold weather leaking problems of Silicone hoses.  Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Coolant Hoses
Post by: Flight102C3 on November 24, 2009, 06:01:24 AM
Is that hose the same as Good Year Hi Miler?
Title: Re: Coolant Hoses
Post by: luvrbus on November 24, 2009, 06:09:34 AM
102c3, Hi miler is a good hose rates the same as the blue stripe Pete and KW use it. 

good luck
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