I replaced the radiator hoses on my 1996 Geo Tracket.

[Ledgerciao]

The lower radiator hose on my 1996 Geo Tracker 2-door has blown.
I need to know how to replace them.

[DownContent]

Only one way to do it: loosen the clamps, take out the old one, put in the new one, tighten the clamps, and then refill with coolant.

[Ledgerciao]

It is difficult to even see, much less reach, the lower hose on the engine block. Which components of the engine must be removed?

[Ledgerciao]

I need to know the best way to change the radiator hoses on my 1996 Geo Tracker 1.6 engine.

[SushySosa]

Finding a shop to handle it is my recommendation after that last question; the process is the same regardless of the location of the hose: release the clamps, remove the old hose, install the new one, and then secure the clamps.

With its roomy interior and convenient location, the Tracker is a breeze to drive. This is not the case with the Tracker; in other vehicles I've worked on, you either have to feel your way or pull the engine to gain access; in at least one case, you actually have to pull the engine.

If you're not confident in your ability to access and properly connect the Tracker's upper and lower radiator hoses, you shouldn't attempt to work on other parts of the vehicle. The lower hose does not connect to the engine block; instead, it is divided into two sections: one that travels from the radiator to a metal pipe, and another that branches off that pipe to feed the heater and bypass hoses. This second section then connects to the block behind the water pump.

While changing the hoses in a cooling system isn't rocket science, there are a few obstacles to overcome. For example, as you may have noticed, getting to the hoses on the bottom of the radiator can be a bit of a problem. With practice, you'll pick up tricks like twisting the hose before pulling on it or inserting a right-angled pick between the hose and the 'pipe' and working it around to break the bond. Corrosion to the point that individual metal pipe sections snap at the slightest touch is another common occurrence.

Lastly, make sure you use the right hose. Be wary of those who try to sell you hoses rated for fuel or oil and tell you they will work. They may, but they will become brittle from the ethylene glycol in the coolant within a year, making them break instead of bend.

[Ledgerciao]

My sincere appreciation

[Ledgerciao]

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