randman

99' Cherokee 4.0

OK, so I had a leak, and I picked up a new hose today.. Pulled the other one off, holy cow what a chore!!! Clamp was twisted towards the top, so grabbing it was almost impossible...

Now in the old hose is a coil/spring looking thing...What the heck is that? The new hose doesn't have one..

Do I need to replace it? does it really serve a purpose?

TIA for the help..

freegdr

that is in there to kee4p the hose from colapsing thats probly the orignal hose you do not need it just put the new on on

randman

Thanks, that's what I was thinking it was there for..it was pretty corroded, so I chunked it...

Thanks again for the quick response..

freegdr

those are the best hose to use but you cant find them any more

randman

Man, that bottom clamp is a real PITA to get back on...I still don't have it in place...of course I know I am not using the proper tools and all, but still... hope to have it done tomorrow..

freegdr

new hose clamp get rid of factory crap clamps

randman

I was thinking about going to a different type...screw instead of pinch type...would make life sooooooooo much easier..

freegdr

yep