[Chuck]

Coolant Hoses, Part II

We found a hose that had a flared section which fit the lower intake on the water pump. (Part number D71281 from Advanced Auto Parts.) It is a tight fit between the lower pulley, AC compressor and compressor belt, but with careful adjustment the hose was centered about a half inch from each of these three obstacles. This hose was connected to a hose with an 80degree bend long enough to reach the aluminum coolant tube (Part number B70541CS from Advanced Auto Parts). The lower end of the stainless pipe from the thermostat cover was connected with two 45 degree sections cut from two additional hoses (Part number E-70755CS from Advanced Auto Parts. You might as well buy six, because you will need four for the front end of the car). A lot of cutting and fitting of hoses was needed to make all the necessary connections. Short sections of 1 ½” stainless were used to connect the hose pieces.

The front connections required four 45 degree sections. Four more hoses were used. (Part number E-70755CS from Advanced Auto Parts). The two straight stainless pipes were inserted, but the heater hoses will not be connected until later, once we are sure the coolant system is working properly. Note that one of the angled hoses on the driver side is cut a couple of inches longer due to the offset of the tunnel.