Replacement of lower radiator hose. It has 3 openings on it. What do they all connect to? And how hard of a job is it? Plus steps to replace! Thanks
Aug 1, 2019 at 2:07 AM
Lower radiator hose replacement
2003 FORD TAURUS
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Good morning,
Since there are 3 engines for this car, can you give me the VIN number and if you could post a picture of the hose? that would be great.
Roy
Since there are 3 engines for this car, can you give me the VIN number and if you could post a picture of the hose? that would be great.
Roy
Aug 1, 2019 at 2:30 AM
It's the "U" engine and I'll post the image of the hose from AutoZone. I'm having trouble sending an image.
Aug 1, 2019 at 2:41 AM
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Aug 1, 2019 at 2:45 AM
Okay, you need to drain the coolant from the radiator.
Then you need to jack it up and remove the right front tire. there is a shield there that needs to be removed. Once you remove that shield, the hose will be exposed. Remove the clamp from the water pump and the heater hose connection, that is the third connection.
Then you need to remove the hose from the bottom of the radiator. That will be tight as there is not much room to access the clamp.
It pays about 1.5 hours in a shop to do it. Plan on 2 or 3 hours doing it yourself.
Roy
Then you need to jack it up and remove the right front tire. there is a shield there that needs to be removed. Once you remove that shield, the hose will be exposed. Remove the clamp from the water pump and the heater hose connection, that is the third connection.
Then you need to remove the hose from the bottom of the radiator. That will be tight as there is not much room to access the clamp.
It pays about 1.5 hours in a shop to do it. Plan on 2 or 3 hours doing it yourself.
Roy
Aug 1, 2019 at 2:55 AM
Thank you Roy!
Aug 1, 2019 at 2:56 AM
You are welcome.
Always glad to help.
Roy
Always glad to help.
Roy
Aug 1, 2019 at 2:58 AM