[tamathumper]

Even though my hoses look great, I want to replace them as a safe thing to do - the car's new to me so in addition to the belts and water pump, it seems appropriate. I obviously don't need to replace every single hose, but certainly the big ones are in order, as well as some gaskets and bits...



Does this seem to fit the "while you're in there" punch list?





Obviously these:

Upper Radiator to Cylinder Head, (944-106-239-11)

Lower Radiator Hose to Water Pump, (951-106-237-04)



Water Pump to Heater Valve, (944-106-241-04)

Heater Valve to Water Pipe, (944-106-253-01)



What about these?:

Expansion Tank to Water Pump, (944-106-217-05)

Radiator to Overflow Tank, (951-106-249-01)



And of course a new water pump and thermostat...

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[bva]

not part of the cooling system but while you're in there consider the ss clutch hose...

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[flash]

yup - all of the above



plus, the brake lines (they fail from the inside where you can inspect)

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[tamathumper]

Just the stainless steel sections, yes?

Pelican Parts Brake Lines

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[flash]

correct - rs barn also has a set of stainless braided lines that are OEM fitment, complete with the coil protectors and all

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[DaveN]

Just put the RSB lines in and fitment was bang on. Now if only reaching the rear hose connector with a wrench was that easy.<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[94SilverCab]

If you're doing the Brake lines, please do yourself a favor and do the clutch hose, a real PITA to get to it. Do it once while the fluid is out anyway.



JMHO,



Jay

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[Cloud9...68]

The clutch line replacement isn't easy, but if you take your time, mentally prepare yourself for it being a tight squeeze, and walk away to clear your head if you get stuck, it isn't really all that bad. I've done harder jobs on this car (engine removal, steering rack re-seal, ANYTHING to do with that wretched sunroof mechanism, and, and I think this is just me, I think getting the door panels back on while keeping all the tabs and the LED assembly lined up is one of the most miserable jobs on this or any other car). But from poor earossi's description, it sounds like the hardest job of all might be re-sealing the lower balance shaft with the engine still in the car. So, compared to those, the clutch line isn't that terrible. In any event, I totally agree with Jay that you should do it as solid preventive maintenance. Good luck.

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[tamathumper]

Clutch and brake lines, got it. I'm ordering an extra case of beer as we speak.

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[Grandpa#3]

Hello, When replacing the Thermostat match it temperature wise with the Radiator Thermofan Switch.



Cheers,

Larry <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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