Chewtoy Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 After cracking 30k miles, and owing a 97 Bird with a past of abuse, I thought it would be good preventative maintenance to replace the rad hoses. Was thinking of grabbing a set of SAMCO hoses off ebay, but if anyone has a better source, please let me know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptxyz Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 never had to do so myself (current bird's a 2000, also has had a rough life) but, if the price is ballpark, i'd stay with oem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrideCX Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 30k hell your just breaking in..... I am turning 67k on my 97 and still have the original hoses. Just inspect them and see if they feel soft at any point. I would make sure to either use OEM or a good quality hose. Some of that aftermarket stuff can be junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewtoy Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks guys, I'll perform a fondling and decide what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrbear Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 After cracking 30k miles, and owing a 97 Bird with a past of abuse, I thought it would be good preventative maintenance to replace the rad hoses. Was thinking of grabbing a set of SAMCO hoses off ebay, but if anyone has a better source, please let me know. Thanks. I bought them straight from Samco for my 97, i got the urban camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewtoy Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 After cracking 30k miles, and owing a 97 Bird with a past of abuse, I thought it would be good preventative maintenance to replace the rad hoses. Was thinking of grabbing a set of SAMCO hoses off ebay, but if anyone has a better source, please let me know. Thanks. I bought them straight from Samco for my 97, i got the urban camo. Ha. What was that, grey digicam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrbear Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 After cracking 30k miles, and owing a 97 Bird with a past of abuse, I thought it would be good preventative maintenance to replace the rad hoses. Was thinking of grabbing a set of SAMCO hoses off ebay, but if anyone has a better source, please let me know. Thanks. I bought them straight from Samco for my 97, i got the urban camo. Ha. What was that, grey digicam? Basically yeah...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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