LEAKING RADIATOR HOSE SERVICE (REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR HOSE)

SUBJECT: LEAKING RADIATOR HOSE SERVICE KIT (REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR HOSE)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE W/5.7L (VIN J)

Condition:

Some of the above vehicles, prior to VIN L5800913, may exhibit coolant leaks at the radiator hose attachments.

Cause:

This leak condition is caused by a torque loss of the radiator hose clamp (screw worm drive type), combined with the permanent set characteristics of the radiator hose material, in cold weather ambiences of -6 "C" (twenty (20) "F") and lower.

Correction:

If one or more of the radiator hoses are leaking, all the radiator hoses should be replaced with a new Service Kit, P/N #10157951. This kit includes six (6) new radiator hoses and twelve (12) new spring type hose clamps.

Use the Service Manual procedures for the removal and replacement of radiator hoses.

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