I've had better luck with Goodyear hoses; they fit MUCH better than the gates ones, and look spot-on compared to dealer hoses.
Gates pre-formed hoses for some applications were off even 20 years ago (IIRC, upper radiator hose for an 82 Ford LTD (midsize, not fullsize), 3800 V6.) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 26, 2012, at 18:08, Craig <diese...@pisquared.net> wrote: > On Sat, 26 May 2012 15:54:38 -0600 Brian Toscano > <brian.tosc...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I tried using a length of Gates heater hose, but because of the bends, >> the hose either kinks or narrows by the heater core. I could plumb in >> a 45 degree fitting, I but found the dealer part numbers for these >> hoses. > > Call Rusty at 1-800-741-5252 and give him the part numbers. Maybe he can > get them for you (and probably for less, too). > > > Craig > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
