Life expectancy for radiator hoses.
Submitted: Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 17:22
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Member - Axle
Had to replace a
water pump on a machine, and when removing the bypass hose it literally fell to bits!!. On the outside it felt fine, but has appeared to have rotted away from the inside. Considering its only six years old, ii was surprised at this and has got me thinking about the ute, its ten year old & not one hose has been replaced!. Like a lot of things i guess quality becomes a issue.
Cheers Axle.
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 18:08
Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 18:08
I replace hoses and belts every 100,000k then carry the old ones as spares. I'd expect they'd go for 200,000k+ but the consequences of a breakage can be very expensive and inconvenient.
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Reply By: Exploder - Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 18:24
Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 18:24
Would depend on what conditions it has been subjected too, as
well as the condition of the Coolant and how often the system is cleaned.
I think Luck would have a part to play as
well, You can get a bad batch of hoses just like any other manufactured item.
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Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 20:32
Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 20:32
All relevant to the rest of the coolingg system I think. Just replaced
mine while doing a coolant change, no
sign of breakdown or deterioration no corrosion whatsoever in the alloy components no stray current and good quality coolant regularly checked for condotion with coolant condition paper.
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Reply By: Flash - Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 22:40
Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 22:40
Depends a hell of a lot on quality.
Hows this.....
Our diesel Gemini broke a timing belt 2 years ago and thus went to an "early" grave.
Hoses were 24 years old and original!
My Patrol TD42 is 16 years old....
hoses ALL original! Checked them recently when fitting a new thermostat.... perfect condition.
Friend's Falcoon- hoses needed replacing in a third of that time.
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Follow Up By: Member - Axle - Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 15:03
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 15:03
Thats an incredible run with the gemini , Would have to be a quality issue for sure. The Nissans., not looking to bad either
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Reply By: ross - Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 10:53
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 10:53
Hoses on a vehicle where the coolant maintains a regular temperature last longer than those that fluctuate greatly as they are subjected to more stretching when the temps go into meltdown on hills or at the lights.
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