Top Radiator Hose - AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand

Ando_13 · #1 14-09-2003

Hey guys, I've just discovered a small hole in my top radiator hose (bitch to track down as the coolant was dripping fromt he bell housing). Anyway I took a cruise to the local Auto Parts suppliers, and get the answer of "No aftermarket one available, have to genuine Jeep one!", next place showed me his little parts book and there was one for 94-99 Cherokee 4.0L, but looked different.

Is there an aftermarket one available, has someone found one that fits from another vehicle?

Bit worried if a common replacement part is only available from a Jeep dealer, what about if you live in a non-Jeep dealer town, your stuffed..

big red beast · #2 14-09-2003

make sure that is the hole leaking as coming down the bell housing may also be the welsh plug found on the back of the bloke - stupid jeep use steel ones instead of brass and they rust out
but i spose if you did find the leak then your sweet but if it continues to leak after changed i can bet its the plug

big red beast · #3 14-09-2003

i mean block not bloke - sorry ppl!

LEXX · #4 14-09-2003

I had the same problem Ando 13, after doing lot's O research I came to the finding that no one makes any after market radiator hoses. The only other suggestion I can mnake is get some of the stainless braided radiator hose and just get a length to suit. If you find anything I would be very interested as the hose I bought cost about $65 (from memory).

OzJeeper · #5 14-09-2003

Top hose is not too many dollars but the bottom is a killer.

murray · #6 14-09-2003

have you tried a gates type flexible hose

Green Caboose · #7 15-09-2003

My bottom hose looked a little dodgy on our travels, so I got one from Jeeepart recyclers in QLD, second hand but in good cond, forget price - -but I think $10-$15 Hope that helps!!