rajp wrote:
> I haven't done my own mechanical work in years. I found
> anti-freeze/coolant dripping from my upper radiator hose, When I
> squeeze it it drips from where the hose meets the upper rad. I guess I
> should change the hose and the clamps. My question is, does one still
> add gasket cement to the inside on the hose? How long should the
> cement dry before checking for leaks? Like I said, it has been a
> while.
>
> Thanks

If the hose was not too old I would either tighten the clamp or put a
new screw type clamp in place. Such leaks as yours can develop with a
hose only a year old because the clamps don't tighten in a concentric
fashion and the rubber loses some resiliency. New hoses and clamps
would never be a wrong decision.