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Originally Posted by EC900
Cut the Nut.
Mine needed replacing. At first it was much like yours, oil damp end was squishy. Eventually crimped end failed. It’s ancient rubber and has a lifespan…mine was 45 yrs or 200,000 miles both came first. it had a good life. Same with tires, brake hoses, fuel lines, vacuum hoses, even washer hoses, all rubber and vinyl goes bad just from sitting. Replacing is peace of mind and one less cardboard drip catcher on the floor.
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Looks very much like the state of my 2 hoses coming off the thermostat. So by cutting the nut on the soft line side I should also be cutting the nut from the thermostat side as well right? The whole line needs to be replaced at that point I assume? Or can the soft hose side be replaced and reattached?