F53 V10 radiator hose replacement
So, I'm thinking it might be time to replace my coolant hoses. I crawled under there and the hoses look to be great condition but they also look to be the originals. The chassis is an '02. Problem is,...
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To the one who asked if I had replaced the belt - Yes, I bought a kit on-line from Rockauto. Less expensive as a kit than individual components. A belt, a belt tensioner, and idler pulley (s). The belt was 10 inches too short, the idler was too wide ( for an 8 groove belt ) and only one was in the kit. The V10 uses two idlers. The tensioner was okay. I returned the kit for about $15 shipping. Bought the tensioner and correct length belt locally. Eventually ended up buying bearings and replacing the ones in my existing idlers.
On-line shopping is good at times. but I think I want to see this $80 hose in my hands before I pay for it. Once bitten- twice shy.
On-line shopping is good at times. but I think I want to see this $80 hose in my hands before I pay for it. Once bitten- twice shy.
