JohnnyWadd Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) This is one method that lets you do this repair without pulling the water pump and will loose a lot less coolant this way.First remove the old hose. Here a set of locking pliers aka vise grips will help hold those spring clamps open... http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1991.jpg Slide both clamps back onto the metal tube. This way you will be able to get right back on them with a pliers later Slice the old hose with a razor blade...http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1985.jpghttp://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1986.jpg Next up you want to free the metal tube so you have room to install your new hose. Loosen this clamp...http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1993.jpghttp://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1987.jpg Yes it is harder with the exhaust manifold installed, but a good 1/4 inch drive extension with a u-joint like in the picture will make easy work of this.(Also a gear wrench will work awesome for this step) You may choose at this point to completely remove the bolt for the clamp for even more room. But you don't not HAVE to because the tube will slide backwards in the loose clamp one you do this next step... Remove the other bolt that hold the tube..http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1988.jpg Now the tube will have quiet a bit of free play and you can slide your 5/8" hose over the water pump...http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1989.jpg Next grab the tube and push it into the hose...http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1990.jpg Almost done. Grab the spring clamps and slide them into postion...http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/starion%20bypass%20hose%20how%20to/th_SAM_1992.jpg When sliding the tube into the hose, watch that you do not insert to far or the tube will rub near the back of the block by the heater core hoses. The heater core hoses can all stay attached during this. Edited August 18, 2013 by JohnnyWadd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 nice write up.how well does the RED RTV hold upto the exhaust heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) http://www.boating.com/files/cache/ultra-copper-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker_3e9b9131b2ffbc2e59c9a1bb09a0d397.jpgnice write up.how well does the RED RTV hold upto the exhaust heat? I wouldn't know.Good I would guess. But the package says 500 degrees. If you mean the copper stuff in my pictures it works awesome. It claims 700 degrees. Item Description Permatex Ultra Copper Silicone Gasket Sealant The most advanced, high temp RTV silicone gasket available. Highest operating temperatures for 4-cylinder, turbocharged or high-performance enginesSensor-safe, low odor, noncorrosive. superior adhesionThree times more oil resistant than conventional silicones; eight times more flexible than cut gasketsTemperature range -75°F to 700°F Edited August 19, 2013 by JohnnyWadd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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