[DeTomaso] replace cooling hoses

[doug351c]

I concur John, but not only because of the higher quality of today's hoses.
IMHO, coolant hoses only age according to how long they are at normal
operating temperature of an engine (~200F).  Notice that you don't see
people worried about installing a hose that's been sitting on a store shelf
for many years.  My own rule of thumb is 10 years or 30,000 miles whichever
comes first (very few of us drive our Panteras more than 3000 miles per
year).  The only hoses I change more often are the heater core and
temperature control valve hoses inside the console.  Having one of these
burst while on the road can easily kill you (I replace these every 5 years).

Doug Braun
blue 73L #5505

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of John Taphorn
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 8:39 AM
To: michael at michaelshortt.com; Anders Hellberg
Cc: BIG LIST
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replace cooling hoses


I think that today's quality coolant hoses are so good, they will last 10
years or more if not abused.

JT
----- Original Message -----
From: "michael at michaelshortt.com" <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
To: "Anders Hellberg" <detomaso at luleweb.se>
Cc: "BIG LIST" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replace cooling hoses


> My own guideline is 5 years for belts and hoses, maybe 7 if you don't
> drive
> often, because of the degradation of modern materials .  Michael Shortt.
> A
> few bucks on my schedule beats being stranded plus a flat tow or engine
> damage.
> On Nov 21, 2010 6:20 AM, "Anders Hellberg" <detomaso at luleweb.se> wrote:
>> how often should I replace the cooling hoses to be on the safe side? I
> user
>> high quality hoses.
>>
>> if I switch to silicone tubing, how often should they be replaced?
>>
>> Anders
>>
>> -----------------------
>> Anders Hellberg
>> Sweden
>> De Tomaso Pantera GR3