LOWER RAD. HOSE CHAFING ON FRAME STRUT RODS- NEW HOSE P/N

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 1500-3500 C/K TRUCKS WITH 5.0L(VIN CODE H) AND 5.7L (VIN CODE K) TBI ENGINES

Some 1988 C/K trucks with the 5.0L or 5.7L engine may experience a condition where the lower radiator hose interferes with the frame strut rod and chafes the hose, which could result in a coolant leak. If this condition is encountered, it can be repaired by replacing the lower radiator hose with a new design hose, which contains an additional hose protector (See Figure No. 1).

This condition was corrected in production effective with the following VIN breakpoints:

Pontiac GMC - JE500408 Chevrolet - JE101341

Fort Wayne GMC - JZ500501 Chevrolet - JZ101495

Oshawa GMC - J1500951 Chevrolet - J1103087

Parts Information

Part Number Description Application Quantity ----------- ----------- ------------ -------- 15607247 Hose C/K 1,2,3 1 5.0L/5.7L Without A/C

15607248 Hose C/K 1,2,3 1 5.0L/5.7L With A/C

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