Fwd: 76 Spider Radiator hose question

[Phil D <araknid@domain.elided>]

> 
> Alfisti,
> 
> I've finally got around to having my radiator patched and am replacing all the hoses as well.
> (Unfortunately i have been dealing with my wife's BMW cabriolet that was crunched by an
> inattentive moving truck driver).
> 
> There is a short hose @ 8 inches long, that runs from the  thermostat housing to the water pump
> body. inside is the old hose, nearest to the thermostat housing is what appears to be a pressure
> valve of some sort. I didn't realize this until after i had cut the old hose off, and it fell
> out.
> 
> So now I'm left to wonder, which way does it face inside the hose?  One end is larger and the
> other end has a spring loaded piece.  Also, it looks as though it is going to be a very tight
> fit
> to get it into the hose. 
> 
> Any suggestions or guidance. All comments greatly appreciated?
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Phil  D 
> AROC 38653
> 76 Alfa Spider 
> 92 BMW 325ic
> 
> 
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Phil  D 
AROC 38653
76 Alfa Spider 
92 BMW 325ic


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