dudewheresmycar

This was also posted in the engine discussion but hope to get an answer here. Please read below and excuse the repeat post.

When replacing a coolant flange, is it neccessary to replace the hoses as well? Actually, the leak seams to originate from the hoses. Should I only replace the hoses? Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

2000 a4 1.8t Quattro

xdriver

If it is leaking from the hose why wouldnt you replace it?

SilverStar

It would be unnecessary to replace the hoses if the leak is coming from the flange itself.

dudewheresmycar

yea that does make sense. i just didnt know if being proactive on the hoses is the way to go. or if leaking from the flange appears to be a leak from the hose thus only requiring replacing the flange. Either way are the hoses & the flange prone to failure?

dudewheresmycar

well that only seams logical. but i dont want to take a hit on the hose if I dont have to. and as i just posted, will a flange leak appear to be a leak from the hose?

SilverStar

it was quite apparent that the coolant was coming from the flange itself.