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> mike wrote:
> > My neighbor has an old Ford truck. There's a coolant hose between
> the
> > water pump and the intake manifold. The distance between the pump
> and
> > the manifold is about two inches. But the gap between the ends of
> the
> > pipes is only about 0.3".
> > Cutting the old hose off was easy. How do you get
> > the new hose on without taking off the water pump?
> >
> > Thanks, mike
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> At 0.3" as you measured, I would say its near impossible. You could
> try cutting a piece just barely shorter than the old hose length. Lube
> the inside with soap or silicone (something that will dry after
> installation and not remain slippery). Push the hose as hard as you
> can onto one pipe, trying to somewhat compress it. Then bend the hose
> at 90 degrees (the hard part) and pull down on the leading edge towards
> the other pipe while trying to work it on with a hose removal pick or
> similar thin blunt tool. If you CAN get it started at all, you should
> be able to work the entire diameter of the hose on to the second pipe
> eventually without further damage.
>
> Now the answer you didn't want to hear. You should replace it while
> replacing the waterpump.
>
> Toyota MDT in MO
>
My sentiments, also. But, believe me when I say it WILL go on. Slicken
it up good, as advised above, and place it near a heat outlet in your
house--or similar. As it gets warmer, it becomes more flexible. Just get
into no hurry and HAVE FAITH. It will work, as I've done it numerous times.
Keep in mind that if you use worm clamps, they can be installed AFTER the
little bugger is in place--unscrew a clamp all the way, wrap around
installed hose, re-insert male end into female and begin screwing.
HTH & good luck, s