Radiator Hose, Picture.


SuperB

Board of Directors/Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Feb 8, 2006
954
South Florida
Trouble Radiator Hose and Picture.

Here is the Hose that blew off my GT as well as a few others that I know of.
Any GT mechanics should check the clamp on this hose at any service.
Owners should check the hose clamp as well, I gave mine a few twist more than the factory did, has not come off since.
It seems to me that the bend in the hose should have a greater diameter to reduce pressure, but for now, make sure it's tight.

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SuperB

Board of Directors/Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Feb 8, 2006
954
South Florida
Hmmm, I uploaded a larger picture, not sure why it's so small here, but you can still make out the red arrow if you look close. Or go to http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=2/4408403542.jpg&s=x11

You'll need elbow screw driver or ratchet wrench, it's in a tough spot for a regular screw driver. You'll need a cold engine too, or you'll burn yourself.
 

dbtgt

One lucky SOB to own a GT
Mark IV Lifetime
Jan 4, 2006
1,106
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Thanks, SuperB!
 

barondw

GT Owner
Sep 8, 2005
1,109
Very critical to check because coolant cn get on rear wheels causing an immediate loss of traction.

Yonkers (NY) Lincoln-Mercury-Ford I believe had the first documented incident almost a year ago.