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wierd. upper rad hose leaking where the bulge starts but no leaks at either end

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Old 01-10-2008, 06:59 AM
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Default wierd. upper rad hose leaking where the bulge starts but no leaks at either end

can i get the part no. it is on a 2001 1.8TQM.
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Default I've got a used one if you are interested.

$25 shipped.
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Default un-do the clip, and pull on that hose as hard as you can.

think of Eva Mendes while pulling on it. that's what I do.

then, re-clip. sometimes, that hose is difficult to get to seal correctly.
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Default never been off. and like i said leaking in the middle of hose, i think it is a one piece part no?

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the white crust is where the bulge starts, but not at the rad end of the hose
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Default have you cleaned it off to see exactly where it's coming from?

that's a strong hose.

if it's cracked/leaking there, replace it.

lots of online places or Carson directly from a dealer.
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Default i want to replace but my quickest option is vw dealer thus the need for part no.

they won't sell or deal with audi parts
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thats like selling used condoms man!
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Sorry, none available. :-P
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PN should be on the hose
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i know. wifey has car today + was gonna stop at vw today


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