Originally Posted by jamm220

Im going to order the new hoses to just make sure its done right. So I will only need the top updated hoses for the big port and the other smaller hose for the additional small port? so in all two new hoses?

Originally Posted by Mister Bally

Call a dealer parts department and buy the exact hoses their parts computer system says you need. Trust me on this. I did not do this and once I realized I needed all of them, I was delayed a couple more days before they came in. They were delayed due to the extreme weather we had. The next day trucks were taking 2 to 3 days for a couple of weeks. I recall either 3 or four new hoses. Sorry I have no time to dig out invoices right now as I am travelling.

Originally Posted by Mister Bally

I bought the new hoses to do it right. If you dont want to, my only suggestion would be to attach a short piece of high pressure/temp. hose to the additional port using a hose clamp. Then, plug the open end of the hose with a brass pipe plug securing with a hose clamp.

Remember, one of the other large ports has the key notch 180° out of phase compared to the old radiator. If you don't go with the new hoses, you will have to grind away the key on the old hose (then it will no longer be fixed as it can rotate but who cares?) or on the new radiator.

With the radiator under full pressure, I'm not sure if a rubber hose secured by clamps will hold. Keep back when opening the hood etc.

Originally Posted by Mike141

That is exactly what I did....attached a short piece of hose with brass pipe plug and clamp. It worked find for over 2 yrs then I sold the car. Only once I had to tighten the clamp due to a slight leakage. But I would just buy the correct hoses if I had to do it again.