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rick pino
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 8:53 pm: | |
I am looking for a source for spare coolant hoses for a mci-7. A kit with all the hose sizes and lenghts would be nice as we are planning a trip to Alaska and would like to have the spares , "just in case". I checked with MCI and they do not sell a kit for mci-7'S |
Earl-8-Ky
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 9:29 pm: | |
Go to your auto parts store and buy gates green strip hose. It is a good grade of hose. |
rick pino
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 10:06 pm: | |
how do I know what sizes I need for the entire coach?
rick |
akrom
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 11:13 pm: | |
The really hot setup would be to skip Alaska and take the kids to Six Flags instead! akrom |
Greg Roberts (Gregeagle20)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 12:24 am: | |
Rick,
A truck supply store such as TruckPro or Fleet line would be where I would start. Also, If your hoses are more than a couple of years old, I would be inclined to go ahead and install every one of those hoses and put the used ones in your bay for spares to get you out of a pinch or, better yet, buy two of each and store a fresh set. Nothing like installing a fresh set to reduce the risk of failure. |
Chuck Lott (Chuckmc8)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 8:05 am: | |
Rick, I agree with Greg- Since you thought of the hoses as a failure possibility, change them and take that off your 'anxiety' list....buy 2 sets also as Greg said. Hoses are cheap....peace of mind is...well, you know........ |
John MC9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 8:46 am: | |
On the MC9, there's about 40 different hose locations to
worry about (Coolant schematic).
Any bus garage or truck shop should be able to provide all the major
hoses that would be of concern. Get extra hose clamps as well.
I'm not sure if -I'd- go fixin' what ain't broke... In my opinion,
it'd be wise to -check the condition- of the coolant hoses, and also
the fuel, air, and flexible brake lines. "If it looks bad, replace it",
rather than "complete and arbitrary replacement", has always
been the most practical course for me...
It's usually the things you can't see, that break.. and usually
in the rain, at night, a hundred miles from no-where. But hey..
camping is an adventure, right?
(Kinda' makes "Six Flags" sound better?) |
Jim-Bob
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 8:51 am: | |
Actually, if you spend the $$ and buy only silicone hoses, you won't need spares & you will never have to change them again.
Flush the cooling system, replace the thermostat/s, install all new hoses & coolant all at home. It's cheaper & then you won't have to even think about hose problems. |
jlvickers
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 10:00 am: | |
The blue silicone hose and constant torque hose clamps will be the best way to go.
Like Jim-Bob states you won't have any more hose problems. |
Henry 96A3 (Hank)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 2:10 pm: | |
This place sells it and a lot of other neat doodads. http://busfixx.tripod.com/ I have problems loading their website tho'
Henry 96A3 |
Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 9:40 am: | |
Hello rick
You will have to measure each of them, or read the imprint on the ones you have.
The hose comes in lengths, which you cut to fit.
I agree with spending the big cash for silicone hose and the good clamps with the built in springs. Last for a long, long time, and when you finally have some need to remove them, they slide easier than a rubber hose.
happy coaching!
buswarrior |
rick pino
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:06 pm: | |
Thanks for all the help.!!
Rick |