i need to change my radiator hose. i have a 98' dodge neon. my questions are: how much is the hose itself (upper hose) and how difficult is it to change it urself. what do i need to change it and how? please and thank you.
2007-07-13 07:27:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check the price with your local auto parts store on line. I use Autozone. Probably cost between $6 an $16 depending.
Upper hose is usually easiest. Unscrew two clamps. Should just take a standard screwdriver. Work when car is off and cool. Be prepared to replace the antifreeze you loose during the work. It can be a bit messy so be aware of where you are working.
2007-07-13 07:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by campojoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upper radiator hoses are just about the easiest things to change. All you need is a flat head screwdriver. Unscrew the hose clamps and put the new ones on. Make sure that the car is not really hot when you do this because there is a chance you could get sprayed.
2007-07-13 14:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by whit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't that much. any auto parts store should have one. I would also get 2 new hose clamps. I don't care for the spring loaded ones that they put on cars now. I like the old screw on clamps, you can always tighten them if they are loose. The whole thing should be less than 25 bucks or so.
2007-07-13 15:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should run you below 15 bucks and all you need is a pair of plyers nad some new clamps .it is as aesy as pie.
2007-07-13 14:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depending on the clamps, it should be fairly easy...if you have spring clamps, you may need a special pair of pliers...
and please, do not attempt this when the engine hot...
2007-07-13 14:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by inmytree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋