PHH-My ordeal....

[Clutchee]

First off I need to say thanks to all who have post on this. I read & researched all of these preparing for it....one post I read said it the best-pliers & lots of cus words-LOTS,LOTS!!

After removing the left front wheel I finally realized the PHH clamps were all positioned to the back of the hose (near the fire wall). After much thought & explatives I tore the cotter pin clamp off then came the real fun, getting the spring clamp off. I finally used a looong pry bar to move the clamp to the bottom so I can try to unpry it open. Success, then using the Silicone hose I replaced the PHH.

I know most people call this a easy job but due to my hose being so bloated & soft it was truly a pain... my right forearm is raw from rubbing on the inner fender.

To all who read if you have not changed the PHH-DO IT NOW!!!

Think of this, the end the hose attaches to the engine block, do you really want a hose to fail thats a open door for coolant to leave.... CHANGE THE HOSE NOW!!!

 

[concretejungle]

I don't recall anyone saying it was an easy job. Maybe if the truck is in a shop, up on a lift with plenty of light and proper tools. Mine blew on the side of the road, fawkin a!

 

[Clutchee]

I admit reading the post seemed to make it not that bad but if I was on the side of the road I must admit my stress level would have been higher... I thinking I had 2.75 hrs just getting it off & then had to put it back on. You get props for doing thsi on the side of the road!!!

 

[whodat]

I'm mentally gearing up for it...this weekend or next. I bought some of the green napa silicone and some of the constant torque clamps.

 

[Beowulf]

>> I know most people call this a easy job ... <<

You didn't hear many folks on this forum calling the PHH an easy job. If they did, it's because they paid Robbie to fix it for them.

-B-

 

[landtank]

Compared to starter contacts on a 100, it's an easy job.