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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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93 Dak, 5.2, 4x4, just a mud truck. What can we do to keep the cooler line hose on the rad fitting. It just seems to keep popping off. Any ideas would be welcome. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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mod the rad to use a steel line all the way. but the steel tubing will need to do two or 3 coils from the trany to the rad as a flex joint. AND use only steel tubing, do NOT EVER use copper. the factory uses steel tubing for a reason. a few zip ties at the right places should help.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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Thanks Moe, gonna try that.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Did you try replacimg the hose clamp? I had that problem with my 91 and I resolved it with 2 hose clamps
 
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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If you have a flaring tool, you can flare it a little bit.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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NEW idea. put a longer hose on. may have to cut the tube. dont fore get the zip ties. the other ideas are good to.
 
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