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cuisinartvette · 02-05-2009

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Originally Posted by Sgreg

Yeah, and unless you are going to be judged, get rid of the lower factory clamp in favor of screw type stainless model. If you are like me, I tore mine up getting it off anyway. Looks neat sitting on your table but when it is connected to a hose, oh baby !!!

Oh yeah..Hose to water pump is a pain if you have the spring clamp, get the tool for it and make life easy for yourself. I used a regular clamp in its place in case it ever needed to be changed out again. If its apart replace them now.
You can get the smooth type stainless clamps they arent much...Just a thought.

GOLDCYLON · 02-05-2009

Been there, done that. Tts easier with the Doorman style ring clamp pullers but still a PITA. The new Samcos and Stainless clamps look better in its place but I only considered the job since I was replacing the waterpump and radiator at the same time.

Aurora40 · 02-05-2009

If the other hoses are off, take off the belt and belt tensioner. Then it's really pretty easy to replace that hose.

That said, I replaced all mine with Samco hoses. Honestly I should have left them alone. The hoses were in fine shape except the cut ends (to remove them more easily). And the Samco hoses in my opinion suck. Coolant will weep slightly no matter what, they just don't seal as well as rubber. Possibly because they are less flexible and are not as thick, so they don't "squish" against the mounts as well.

Couple that with a Samco intake duct that you have to trim to use, and will probably ruin while trying, and I'm not a fan anymore...

QB93Z · 02-05-2009

Has anybody ever looked into finding another supplier for ZR-1 coolant hoses besides Samco?

I am not a big fan of Samco hoses either. I don't like the streched look of the radiator inlet hose. And I don't like the words all over them.

For the cost of a set of Samco hoses, it seems that we should be able to get regular stock style hoses.

Hey Jerry, have you ever considered adding hoses to your excellent line of gaskets?

Jim

A26B · 02-05-2009

Hey Jim,
I'm supposed to be retired you know.

I already have ongoing projects that I can't seem to get around to. Everything always turns out to be more work & $'s than it appears to be in the beginning. Right now, the Raptor Turbo, JerrysGaskets and planning the Thunder in Stillwater event is plenty for me.

I'll let you young whippersnappers develop your entrepenurial ambitions.

Thanks for the offer though!!

Jerry

GOLDCYLON · 02-05-2009

I agree I dont like the Samco Duct either looks like a big fat Condom. I also agree having to cut it when it should be the right size is a NOGO. The other hoses I am a fan of but I dont like the logo all over them either. Keep this mind however. At least Samco still supports the LT5. How many other parts houses do? GO boldly GC

XfireZ51 · 02-05-2009

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

I agree I dont like the Samco Duct either looks like a big fat Condom. I also agree having to cut it when it should be the right size is a NOGO. The other hoses I am a fan of but I dont like the logo all over them either. Keep this mind however. At least Samco still supports the LT5. How many other parts houses do? GO boldly GC

I wish I needed a condom that big...

GOLDCYLON · 02-05-2009

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

I wish I needed a condom that big...

Well your retirement would be set in a certain adult industry

tomtom72 · 02-05-2009

I'm with Bob on the weeping and the intake duct. I actually fubared mine up to a fair thee well & had to toss it.

I figured my hoses allow vapor out because i refused to put the OE clamps back on.

I also do not like the "over streached look" when they are on. I figured that they will be almost forever hoses, that's why I jumped in on the group buy.

Tom

cuisinartvette · 02-05-2009

I like the Samcos, the air duct looks big and mean imo, at least in black it does.

To each their own.

02-05-2009	#12
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,147	Re: Those who have replaced Water Pump to Thermostat Hose>>> Been there, done that. Tts easier with the Doorman style ring clamp pullers but still a PITA. The new Samcos and Stainless clamps look better in its place but I only considered the job since I was replacing the waterpump and radiator at the same time. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

02-05-2009	#13
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,709	Re: Those who have replaced Water Pump to Thermostat Hose>>> If the other hoses are off, take off the belt and belt tensioner. Then it's really pretty easy to replace that hose. That said, I replaced all mine with Samco hoses. Honestly I should have left them alone. The hoses were in fine shape except the cut ends (to remove them more easily). And the Samco hoses in my opinion suck. Coolant will weep slightly no matter what, they just don't seal as well as rubber. Possibly because they are less flexible and are not as thick, so they don't "squish" against the mounts as well. Couple that with a Samco intake duct that you have to trim to use, and will probably ruin while trying, and I'm not a fan anymore... __________________ Bob Saveland Former Owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

02-05-2009	#14
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Those who have replaced Water Pump to Thermostat Hose>>> Has anybody ever looked into finding another supplier for ZR-1 coolant hoses besides Samco? I am not a big fan of Samco hoses either. I don't like the streched look of the radiator inlet hose. And I don't like the words all over them. For the cost of a set of Samco hoses, it seems that we should be able to get regular stock style hoses. Hey Jerry, have you ever considered adding hoses to your excellent line of gaskets? Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

02-05-2009	#15
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,396	Re: Those who have replaced Water Pump to Thermostat Hose>>> Hey Jim, I'm supposed to be retired you know. I already have ongoing projects that I can't seem to get around to. Everything always turns out to be more work & $'s than it appears to be in the beginning. Right now, the Raptor Turbo, JerrysGaskets and planning the Thunder in Stillwater event is plenty for me. I'll let you young whippersnappers develop your entrepenurial ambitions. Thanks for the offer though!! Jerry __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

02-05-2009	#16
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,147	Re: Those who have replaced Water Pump to Thermostat Hose>>> I agree I dont like the Samco Duct either looks like a big fat Condom. I also agree having to cut it when it should be the right size is a NOGO. The other hoses I am a fan of but I dont like the logo all over them either. Keep this mind however. At least Samco still supports the LT5. How many other parts houses do? GO boldly GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

02-05-2009	#19
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,637	Re: Those who have replaced Water Pump to Thermostat Hose>>> I'm with Bob on the weeping and the intake duct. I actually fubared mine up to a fair thee well & had to toss it. I figured my hoses allow vapor out because i refused to put the OE clamps back on. I also do not like the "over streached look" when they are on. I figured that they will be almost forever hoses, that's why I jumped in on the group buy. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

02-05-2009	#20
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: Those who have replaced Water Pump to Thermostat Hose>>> I like the Samcos, the air duct looks big and mean imo, at least in black it does. To each their own. __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj.