03 Dodge Durango 4.7 Upper radiator Hose
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03 Dodge Durango 4.7 Upper radiator Hose
Hey guys!! I’m new to working on vehicles, any information is helpful to me! Thanks in advanced
for your help!! Ok so on my 03 4.7 Durango, my upper radiator hose is leaking,
now as it looks very easy to change, is there anything I should be aware of, or
doing something else before I take it off?
for your help!! Ok so on my 03 4.7 Durango, my upper radiator hose is leaking,
now as it looks very easy to change, is there anything I should be aware of, or
doing something else before I take it off?
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Welcome to DF. 
Don't pull it off when it's hot. You won't care for that experience...... Engine needs to be stone cold. You will likely lose a bit of coolant as well. (makes a nice mess on the floor, and stinks for a day or two while driving, until it burns off the spilled coolant.)
You want to be in the First Gen Durango section. Folks there are very helpful.
Don't pull it off when it's hot. You won't care for that experience...... Engine needs to be stone cold. You will likely lose a bit of coolant as well. (makes a nice mess on the floor, and stinks for a day or two while driving, until it burns off the spilled coolant.)
You want to be in the First Gen Durango section.
Folks there are very helpful.
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From: Atlanta
It comes as an assembly which includes clamps and a new cap. I fixed mine a while back and it lasted for years, but my hoses were swollen and the leak returned. I ended up getting the Mopar unit from advance. With a discount, I paid roughly $35 for it.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...mpr/11478553-P
Due to the design, the radiator neck has no support. It's suspended in mid air. Eventually the downward pressure of closing and opening the cap will cause cracks/damage. I've learned to support it from below when messing with the cap.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...mpr/11478553-P
Due to the design, the radiator neck has no support. It's suspended in mid air. Eventually the downward pressure of closing and opening the cap will cause cracks/damage. I've learned to support it from below when messing with the cap.
Last edited by Dodgevity; Jan 23, 2019 at 09:16 PM.
