correct upper radiator hose available?
 

Dumb question, but has anyone had to buy a new upper radiator hose that was able to get the correct pre-bent one instead of a "universal" bendable hose? if so, where did you get it or order it from, and do I need a part # or is this something easy enough to get from parts stores? Thanks! Steve

Re: correct upper radiator hose available?
 

Steve,

A preformed part is available from Gates Manufacturing through O'Reiley Auto Parts. The part number is 20496.

:superhug:

-Jeannie

Re: correct upper radiator hose available?
 

Thank you Jeannie! I called O'Reilley and they said its a special order part and they have to email Gates and wait for them to check stock and confirm they can send one....so hope to hear shortly we are in good to go and place the order

Re: correct upper radiator hose available?
 

Steve:
Just got upper and lower from Rockauto.com. Upper was made by Goodyear 60049 and lower by Gates 20498. See below.
Regards,
Steve
New Orleans

GOODYEAR Part # 60049 Radiator Coolant Hose; I.D. 1.750"; Length 18"
Upper; Molded Hosehttp://www.rockauto.com/getimage/get...0049_VIEW2.jpg
$9.16ACDELCO Part # 24017L {#88908306} Professional; 1 9/16" x 1 3/4" x 16 29/32"
Upper; W/Std. Cool.http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/get...7L_Primary.jpg
* Stocked in outlying warehouse--shipping delayed up to 5 business days$17.61

Re: correct upper radiator hose available?
 

Thank you sclor - the guys at my O'Reilley are saying Gates is telling them the pt # Jeannie gave me is now invalid despite the fact he can pull it on his screen and see a picture of it....so I may try Rock auto - thanks!

Re: correct upper radiator hose available?
 

Well Sclor, the one I need is the one you show to be stocked in the outlying warehouse, but Rockauto will not allow me to put it in my basket to order it because they say it is discontinued or something?

Re: correct upper radiator hose available?
 

Try amzon.com they show it for $12.50 with free shipping
Steve