I like using Hylomar
Brooks
74 & 76 six
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Macholdt" <vze2846b@verizon.net>
To: "6pack list" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 9:01 PM
Subject: Removal of radiator and heater hoses
> It seems as though I'm removing my radiator and/or heater hoses on an
annual
> basis for one reason or another. I've noticed that after a season of
> driving, it is pretty tough to get the hoses off. They stick to the
nipples
> and require a lot of persuasion to remove. Occasionally, a hose gets
> destroyed in the process.
>
> The reason for this sticking seems to be that the rubber adheres to the
> nipple. Of course, the rust that develops between the nipple and hose
> doesn't help things any.
>
> I was thinking that I might try to coat the nipples with a light layer of
> anti-seize compound before reassembly. Before I try that, I was looking
for
> some feedback. My main concern is that the anti-seize will prevent a
> watertight seal. Any thoughts?
>
> TIA,
> Peter
> '68 TR250
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