Stock radiator question ???

[donco]

Does anyone know if the plastic hose bibs on the radiator have a metal reinforcing sleeve in them? I forgot to look when I had mine apart last week. The lower hose has been weeping a little all week after I put it back together so I put a screw-type hose clamp on it but don't want to tighten it too much unless it has an internal reinforcing sleeve.

 

[EL_3grab]

I blown My radiator 3 time .. there are week when you push hard on the engine .. iv got complete Aluminum one .. good till now ..

 

[DMX84]

Donco, not sure about the metal reinforcement so I wouldn’t over tighten it. Instead, cut the small amount off the end of the hose you are trying to reattach and see if this helps.
Dean

 

[calamaridog]

I don't think so. I have some extra ones and I don't remember them have a sleeve. I'll check when I get home from work.

 

[calamaridog]

They have nylon thread in the middle but no sleeve.

 

[donco]

stock radiator

They have nylon thread in the middle but no sleeve.

Thanks, I gave the lower hose a couple twists back & forth & slid the factory clamp back enough to make room for a screw on clamp and set it snug but not tight & hasn't leaked even a drop for 3 days.