Gen 1 coolant hose warning

Tom F&L GoR

Enthusiast
Joined
Oct 3, 2000
Posts
4,983
Reaction score
5
Location
Wappingers Falls
I had a temperature gauge that read too low and finally resulted in a jumpy needle, so I decided to replace the sensor (it was broken) and change the coolant. While doing so, I noticed the hose from the water pump to the passenger side metal tube had been worn to the cords by flexing upwards at least an inch (bumpy roads?!) and rubbing on the bottom of the tensioner pulley. From a quick visual check you would never expect contact, but it does rub.

Take a look to avoid a nasty surprise, and while you're under the hood, check the heater core hoses as the pass under the cowl - they rub on the back of the rocker cover, on the cable for the heater valve, on the cowl support and more.


PS The hose is called "HOSE, By-Pass Tube to Water Pump" and the parts listing shows a Gen 2 system, even in the Gen 1 catalog, and even at the local Dodge dealer.

PPS The OEM temperature sensor takes a 1/2" deep socket, the new one takes a 14mm socket.

PPPS To change the sensor, get someone with small hands.
 

jdeft1

Enthusiast
Joined
Jul 9, 2008
Posts
2,401
Reaction score
1
Location
Metropolis
Another note:

One of the heater hoses may also rub on the stud the secures the airbox. You may have to lift the hoses up a bit to see it. It's pretty tight in that corner.

- Cheers
 
Last edited:

cfiiman

Viper Owner
Joined
Nov 3, 2010
Posts
1,173
Reaction score
1
Location
Southwest FL
Thanks for the heads up, I just checked mine before going on a GORGEOUS Sunday drive with the wife, damn I love this car!!!
 

Steve-Indy

VCA Venom Member
Venom Member
Joined
Oct 2, 2000
Posts
8,523
Reaction score
164
Location
Zionsville,IN. USA
"GORGEOUS Sunday drive with the wife, damn I love this car!!!"

He probably MEANT to say..."Sunday drive with the GORGEOUS Wife, damn I love Her...and the car's OK"...at least, if he wants to live a little longer!!!!! :)
 

jdeft1

Enthusiast
Joined
Jul 9, 2008
Posts
2,401
Reaction score
1
Location
Metropolis
"GORGEOUS Sunday drive with the wife, damn I love this car!!!"

He probably MEANT to say..."Sunday drive with the GORGEOUS Wife, damn I love Her...and the car's OK"...at least, if he wants to live a little longer!!!!! :)

HAHAHA :2tu:
 
Top