wxm

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Still having original stock cooling hoses, I am planning to replace the radiator hoses in the upcoming cooling flush. How involved is to replace the heater hoses (two big ones from the firewall)? Do I need to remove anything in order to replace them. The hoses seem to be fine, but on the other hand, they are 13 years old (110K on the clock). I am leaning toward of replacing them if I can do it without removing other components... Advises appreciated.

pmohr

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They're not all too hard to get to. Have you not actually taken a look at it yet? That would give you an easy answer...

wxm

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I did look at them, and it did not seem to hard to get to as you suggested. The part that I am not sure is that one of the hose (the bottom one) seems to wrap around and seated in two plastic clips holders. That is why I posted my question as I am not sure how involved to get the new hose through those holders, Or you actually had to take the holder off...

pmohr

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It just pops open like the wiring harness clips, hoses can be easily removed and replaced.

NCSUpilot

265k and never touched them...

njmaxseltd

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10 years, 160,000 and I don't plan on ever replacing them or any other hose unless they show signs of failure.

max ride 41

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yep, if it aint broke, dont fix it. i replaced 2 fuel hoses on the front of the block cause they were leaking gas or i would've left them alone. and thats at 187,000.

wxm

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Thanks guys for the advises. I will leave them alone for now, and will revisit this for my next coolant change...