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Is the hose from the radiator to the antifreeze tank anything special on 1984 Fiero? by Fiero.1984
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I have 1984 Fiero SE with 2.5 motor. I am replacing the antifreeze tank. It has a hose from the antifreeze tank to the radiator that looks unusual to me. It seems to be extremely flexible. It is something special or can you just buy one at a parts store?

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Report this Post08-20-2013 02:57 PM Click Here to See the Profile for steve308Send a Private Message to steve308Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Any parts store standard rubber heater hose of the same size will work.

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Report this Post08-20-2013 03:06 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Fiero.1984Send a Private Message to Fiero.1984Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
It does not look like any heater hose that I have ever seen. It is thin and flexible. All of the heater hoses that I have ever seen are much thicker and more rigid.
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Report this Post08-20-2013 05:29 PM Click Here to See the Profile for theogreClick Here to visit theogre's HomePageSend a Private Message to theogreEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Don't over-tight that hose. GM used metal "spring type" fuel clamp or nylon clamp because that won't crush the soft rubber.

Fill after a flush then do not use 50/50 mix.
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Report this Post08-20-2013 05:44 PM Click Here to See the Profile for steve308Send a Private Message to steve308Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
It's a hose.
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Just any rubber hose, it does not carry any pressure. Larry
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Report this Post08-20-2013 09:17 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RWDPLZClick Here to visit RWDPLZ's HomePageSend a Private Message to RWDPLZEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Any heater hose, it's not under high pressure or anything, 16psi max.
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Not near 16 psi, near less than one. Larry
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Report this Post08-21-2013 10:56 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Fiero.1984Send a Private Message to Fiero.1984Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Thanks for the info. Took my old one to auto store and bought one that similar to my old one.
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