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leaking heater hoses

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:18 pm
by Bingara Bob
heater hoses on my 2.8 are leaking,have put new clamps on and new hoses,still leaks,whats the best sealant to stop it.....bb

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:46 pm
by trains
Which part of the hoses.

into the heater core, the bypass pipe, or the outlets on the thermostat housing?

Are they clean from corrosion, or pitting.

I usually apply a small amount of permatex #3 non hardening to the outlet, and slip the hose on.

Trains