Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
it's a really cramped area.
Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.

Thanks again for all of your help.

 

Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
it's a really cramped area.
Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.

Thanks again for all of your help.

 

Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
it's a really cramped area.
Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.

Thanks again for all of your help.

 

I would replace upper and lower hoses unless the upper was cut or something.
That would also drain it. I prefer the original spring clamps because they
constantly adjust and therefore don't need tightened later. Harbor Freight
sells both the flat and round spring clip tools in a pack for around $10 as
I recall. They make the job much easier because the jaws turn to any
direction and have ridges on 3 of the four sides to keep the clamp from
slipping off. While your at it look around for the long life antifreeze
Chrysler now uses (NOT DEXCOOL).

JoBo

<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
> together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
> it's a really cramped area.
> Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
> looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help.
>

 

I would replace upper and lower hoses unless the upper was cut or something.
That would also drain it. I prefer the original spring clamps because they
constantly adjust and therefore don't need tightened later. Harbor Freight
sells both the flat and round spring clip tools in a pack for around $10 as
I recall. They make the job much easier because the jaws turn to any
direction and have ridges on 3 of the four sides to keep the clamp from
slipping off. While your at it look around for the long life antifreeze
Chrysler now uses (NOT DEXCOOL).

JoBo

<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140650597.621161.250770@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
> together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
> it's a really cramped area.
> Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
> looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help.
>

 

I would replace upper and lower hoses unless the upper was cut or something.
That would also drain it. I prefer the original spring clamps because they
constantly adjust and therefore don't need tightened later. Harbor Freight
sells both the flat and round spring clip tools in a pack for around $10 as
I recall. They make the job much easier because the jaws turn to any
direction and have ridges on 3 of the four sides to keep the clamp from
slipping off. While your at it look around for the long life antifreeze
Chrysler now uses (NOT DEXCOOL).

JoBo

<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140650597.621161.250770@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
> together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
> it's a really cramped area.
> Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
> looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help.
>

 

I would replace upper and lower hoses unless the upper was cut or something.
That would also drain it. I prefer the original spring clamps because they
constantly adjust and therefore don't need tightened later. Harbor Freight
sells both the flat and round spring clip tools in a pack for around $10 as
I recall. They make the job much easier because the jaws turn to any
direction and have ridges on 3 of the four sides to keep the clamp from
slipping off. While your at it look around for the long life antifreeze
Chrysler now uses (NOT DEXCOOL).

JoBo

<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140650597.621161.250770@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
> together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
> it's a really cramped area.
> Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
> looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help.
>

 

I found the easiest way to drain was to remove the lower hose at radiator
and place a tee in the heater hose.
Also remove the overflow tank and clean.
<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>

 

I found the easiest way to drain was to remove the lower hose at radiator
and place a tee in the heater hose.
Also remove the overflow tank and clean.
<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>

 

I found the easiest way to drain was to remove the lower hose at radiator
and place a tee in the heater hose.
Also remove the overflow tank and clean.
<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>