How to change lower rad hose of 98 Taurus

dianemac@rogers.com · 09-04-2009, 06:01 PM

Hi everyone - My first time here and I need some help. I need to know where I can get a lower rad hose for my 98 Taurus and if you have detailed instructions on how to change it that would make my day. I'm in London Ont. Thanks

Cuda_Jim · 09-05-2009, 01:18 PM

Try this. It's in pdf format.
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mark v · 09-07-2009, 10:25 AM

Great PDF posted!

The hose can be bought at any auto parts store.

Dethzilla · 09-13-2009, 12:14 PM

They make it sound so easy in the PDF... which doesn't take into account the incredibly large engine and other wires preventing access to the clamp attaching the hose to the piece by the radiator. Can we cut that clamp with a a saw?

Cuda_Jim · 10-29-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dethzilla

They make it sound so easy in the PDF... which doesn't take into account the incredibly large engine and other wires preventing access to the clamp attaching the hose to the piece by the radiator. Can we cut that clamp with a a saw?

If you are asking about the lower radiator hose, there is a small metal plate (3 screws) that needs to be removed to access the clamp.

mark v · 09-13-2009, 12:18 PM

Yeah you can cut the clamp however you will have to install a new one.

RickMN · 09-13-2009, 04:05 PM

If you're going to be doing this again, you should invest in a cable operated hose clamp remover. You slip the jaws over the spring clamp and squeeze the trigger. They cost around $25 and really save your bacon on these new clamps. BTW, you're supposed to RE-INSTALL the old spring clamps, rather than replace them with worm drive clamps. The spring clamps allow the hose to expand and contract without cracking the plastic nipple on radiators and coolant tubes. So cutting off the old spring clamp is now considered a no-no

Roccer · 10-28-2009, 07:46 PM

There is a 3 way hose coupler at the top of my engine on my 1999 Ford Taurus. One hose has slipped off. If I do get it back in, how do you get it to stay in. NO CLAMPS. Never seen anything like this before.

Cuda_Jim · 10-29-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Roccer

There is a 3 way hose coupler at the top of my engine on my 1999 Ford Taurus. One hose has slipped off. If I do get it back in, how do you get it to stay in. NO CLAMPS. Never seen anything like this before.

Use a clamp even though it didn't come with one. The hose is held together with a crimp ring that has most likely failed.

tseekins · 10-31-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Roccer

There is a 3 way hose coupler at the top of my engine on my 1999 Ford Taurus. One hose has slipped off. If I do get it back in, how do you get it to stay in. NO CLAMPS. Never seen anything like this before.

Check the plastic "TEE" on that particular hose. That one broke on me this past summer on my '99 Taurus. The battery and the batter holder have to come out to replace that one unless you do from under the car.

Tim