Lower radiator hose

[conradical]

I got a new radiator and I'm also replacing the hoses. I've bought two lower hoses now, and both don't fit. It seems that I can't find the right part number. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif The first hose I got was from rock bottom and the second was from O'Reilly. The part number that I got was 21065 but that's not right anyone know the right part number? All the places I go to seem to have the wrong lower hose. Any help would great thanks guys.

 

[transparentdsm]

i personally use the lower hose from a 1G DSM because the same thing happened to me at oreillys.

 

[turbohf]

i didnt like either hose oreillys tried to give me. cant remember 100% which one i used but i do remember cutting an inch or so off the engine side and it fit ok.

 

[conradical]

I had to cut a couple inches off the top hose for it to fit too. But there is no way to get the bottom hose to fit. I'm just going to bring in the old one and see if I can match the shape.

 

[prove_it]

Ever think about buying from the dealer?

just saying......

 

[transparentdsm]

for me the dealer is over a hour drive, so i use what i can. i ordered mishimoto rad hoses for a 1g eclipse and had to cut like an inch or 2 it to make if fit.

 

[prove_it]

I can get parts for less than list, then turn and ship them to you guys if need be.

let me know.

 

[conradical]

I was able to just match the old one up to the wall-O-hoses at the auto parts store and found the one that will work. It just seemed odd that I got the wrong part at two different places.

 

[transparentdsm]

what was the hose off the wall from?? like when they scanned it for purchase what did it come up as? this way people can just get that one if there in a pinch.

 

[DSSA]

The OEM # is MB356967
While it is not unique to the VR-4, it is only for the DOHC motors. Good chance some of the listings at the parts stores have the SOHC listing (MB890928) as the more common one.

 

[prove_it]

^That's probably right.

I've looked before for aftermarket and nothing would fit nicely without cutting it up. I gave up and got OEM in the end.

 

[conradical]

Sorry about that guys I got the part ECR 21867. I hope this helps.