what's the dimensions for that short hose that connects the t-stat to the hard line that runs along the front of the block? i'm leaking coolant from there. is that somethin i can pickup from checkers?

I am sure you can - I am guessing it is 1/2" or 9/16" heater hose? I will go check mine.

EDIT:

It is part number 4667862 and costs about $2.63.

Just measured: 5/8" ID by 3.5"

cool thanks

that was a pita to get off/on.

I HATE that piece of hose with a passion.

Worst design ever IMO.

But, as CODE4 just posted, its 5/8 Heater Hose.

I buy 2 feet at a time. One foot at the house and one in the car with a box cutter and a screw driver.

Originally posted by teklein
I HATE that piece of hose with a passion. Worst design ever IMO. But, as CODE4 just posted, its 5/8 Heater Hose. I buy 2 feet at a time. One foot at the house and one in the car with a box cutter and a screw driver.

Just 2 feet? I bought a whole roll of the stuff and a hose cutter.

Edit: N/M it was in the garage when it went up. fuck.

I've had an issue of manifold heat breaking the hose down, and leaking pretty quickly. I've got a little piece of GM EGR tube wrap on it now, seems to help somewhat in keeping immediate hot air off it... If you can, find at least a 2-ply heater hose instead of the standard single, it'll hold up longer. A bit harder to put on, but less you'll have to mess with it in the long run.

FYI if you are sick of replacing the hose you can convert the hose to SS braided with -8AN fittings.

http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=Waterneck%20Heater%20Hose%20Conversion