You can not see this cut.
Run your hand under top hose on the botton
of hose. Mine was cut into by the fan shroud
fin. This cut is so deep it needs replace.
LLLFLY
received PM today from GM asking for my
VIN# and dealer info.
Stay turn on last pg.
Just called my local dealer where I got the car from and explained the problem. I have been in a few times with the airbag issues, so the service manager is familiar with me and always helpful, he is ordering the 09 hose with the sleeve. It is also going to be covered under my certified warranty, so maybe it depends on the dealership, but I'm covered here.
If it really bothers you, you can kill two birds with one stone. There's no need to replace the hose for one little divot. Just buy a radiator hose splice, cut the hose, and join it back together with the splice kit. Make it a metal splice where the metal will be resting on the rib, and you'll never have this issue ever again.
By the way; I'd imagine that it would be a small obvious leak far before it suddenly busts, spewing hot coolant and steam all over. Who would ignore such an obvious leak?
Thanks for your suggestion. I did not know that there is such a thing as a radiator hose splice. That's what I like about the forum I can always learn something new. Would the metal resting on the rib over time cause any damage to the fan shroud?
I don't think many people would ignore a small obvious leak. My concern is that the first indication of a small leak while driving would be an overheat or low fluid warning.
If you plan to take it to the dealership, please let us know before time. Send a PM with the VIN, your name, situation, mileage, contact information, situation, and dealership. I can't gaurantee any special coverages will be given but can look into it. Thank you.
Checked mine last night (07 gxp with roughly 50k) and no rubbing at all. It's not laying on that rib and a good fingers width or two away from it. All the marks look to be lined up as stock. Weird how there's such a wide range from a "stock" situation.
Checked mine under the big light, 39K miles and it had worn through the plastic sleeve. I curved up a piece of aluminum and placed it under the sleeve where the rib sets. Hope this fixes it! :thumbs:
I checked mine and found it worn about 1/3 into the hose (40k):cryin: I didn't even ask GM about it, just ordered a silicone hose from DDM Works:thumbs: Cut off the offending rib and put a twist on the hose:yesnod:
When you renew the hose.
Replace the hose clamps with new
screw type clamps .
Couldn't get the old to seal tight.
LLLFLY
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