View single post by Art DeKneef
 Posted: 06-18-2011 10:44 pm
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Art DeKneef

 

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Location: Mesa, Arizona USA
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I'm sure you thought of this already but just in case...

Since you mentioned you know the hoses are old since you will be replacing one of them you should replace all of them at the same time. Yes it will be more expensive doing it now and take longer but the alternative of getting a leak or a split hose away from home and needing a tow won't be any fun.

Plus think about changing the engine belt if you do not know the age of it. Again cheap insurance compared to the belt breaking and damaging the valves and engine.

I believe there was a discussion of what to check and change after buying a car and the condition of items is unknown but a quick search fails to give me any hits.

Good luck and welcome to the group.

Art