[DeTomaso] replace cooling hoses

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

No argument here, I think so too, but the low cost of preventative
maintenance in this instance far outweighs the cost of failure if I'm
wrong.  Michael Shortt.

Towing, heads, hotel, missed productive time plus ruining whatever I was
doing when it happened.  I carry spare belts, duct tape and hose clamps in
my roadside emergency bag
On Nov 21, 2010 11:39 AM, "John Taphorn" <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com> wrote:
> 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
>>> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=3204
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
>>> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
>>>
>>> Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/
>>>
>>> DeTomaso mailing list
>>> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com
>>> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
>>
>> Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/
>>
>> DeTomaso mailing list
>> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com
>> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso
>