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Old June 12th, 2019, 05:56 PM
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Lower Radiator Hose Spring?
Do I need a lower radiator hose spring on 65 Starfire?

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Old June 12th, 2019, 06:45 PM
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Is your radiator hose collapsing? If not, then no.
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Old June 12th, 2019, 07:26 PM
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The newer hoses are made so they supposedly don't need the spring. I was skeptical but have had no problems.
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Old June 13th, 2019, 02:47 PM
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If it is a molded hose I'd put a spring in there no matter what they say.
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