Help with getting hose off the radiator?

[L4ces]

I am currently in the process of replacing the thermostat and hoses but I am so far unsuccessful at getting the hoses disconnected from the radiator!

Any tricks to removing either (upper or lower) radiator from the radiator?

[JsL]

Pull the metal clip up, then pull the hose away from the fitting. Slight twist and tug should do it.

The metal clip slides into a groove on the Tstat housing and will be impossible to remove if the clip is in place.

[JsL]

Just realized you said remove from radiator. Leave the hose connected on the radiator side. Just remove the Tstat housing side.

[L4ces]

Originally Posted by JsL

Just realized you said remove from radiator. Leave the hose connected on the radiator side. Just remove the Tstat housing side.

Thanks for replying. I need to replace the hoses and the end that is connected to the radiator is stubborn and doesn't want to slide off! I removed the fan and have clear access. It seems that all I can do is pull until it comes apart. The o-ring must be dirty or something.

[L4ces]

Here is a picture. I will just keep tugging and wiggling.
Then there is that tiny fastener, do I just pull the small hose from the radiator hose or is there trick to releasing that fastener?

[L4ces]

Originally Posted by L4ces

Here is a picture. I will just keep tugging and wiggling.
Then there is that tiny fastener, do I just pull the small hose from the radiator hose or is there trick to releasing that fastener?

Stubborn hose attached to radiator.

[L4ces]

Originally Posted by L4ces

Stubborn hose attached to radiator.

The little fastener so that I can remove the expansion tank hose.

[msan]

Assuming you need to remove that small hose.

I dont think You will be able to take off that little hose with the fastener still attached. An Indy might have a tool to remove and replace the fastener but I just took one off with a small flat head screw driver and replaced it with a screw type fastener since it was all mangled.

[L4ces]

I know to get the hoses off when stuck. Simply put thin flat head in opening and twist a tiny bit.

Initially I was reluctant to use the flathead out of fear of damaging the plastic radiator piece. It is tougher than I imagined!

[L4ces]

Originally Posted by L4ces

I know to get the hoses off when stuck. Simply put thin flat head in opening and twist a tiny bit.

Initially I was reluctant to use the flathead out of fear of damaging the plastic radiator piece. It is tougher than I imagined!

Removed.

[L4ces]

Originally Posted by L4ces

Removed.

Ditto

[L4ces]

You are correct. That connected is not replaceable.
It is this type:



Also found a youtube video removing the crimp clamp. You cut it.

Still debating whether I want to replace the darn water pump. Took me a long time just to get the darn hose off.