Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Water Hoses

[Breed]

! have a 98 12 Valve which I bought new, any ideas on when wouldbe a good time to change the water hoses?

Thanks. .

 

[CumminsPower98]

5 years is a good figure to live by. They will usually go much longer but it's cheap insurance.

 

['956Wheel]

Well, when your in the store with a few bucks in your pocket and the summer ahead... . DO IT!



Mike



Like the man said "cheap insurance". Heck do a belt too! I dunno, but I really believe in PM... bigtime.

 

[redramnc]

Do not get the 90 degree 5/8 hoses from Dodge - they are way too long and you have to cut the ends off of both sides to get them to fit. I changed all of my hoses and the belt a year and a half ago and got the 90s from D/C. Found out later that the Cummins hoses are exact length needed and cheaper. Find a Cummins parts house and get them there. If you change the belt, get a Goodyear Gatorback belt - stops the shut down chirp.

 

[Matt42]

Originally posted by Breed

! have a 98 12 Valve which I bought new, any ideas on when wouldbe a good time to change the water hoses?

Thanks. .

Depends on where you live. Here, six years is amazing for radiator hoses. 5/8 water line is usually comparable. I stopped at the Dodge dealer in Pacific, MO last month to buy a set. They don't stock them since they almost never give out there.