Fan Clutch hose

[mgFray]

The hose from the Cadillac valve fitting to the fitting on the fan cowl needs to be replaced. But I don't see anywhere that specifies any type or size. Does anyone happen to know what type of hose I should get? (I assume it's a fairly standard automotive part I can just go to O'Reilly and they'll have in bulk.)

 

[Coug]

take the one you have in to a hydraulics shop and have them make you one.

 

[mgFray]

It's just a hose, no fittings on the end. So I just need to find the right size for the fittings on the Cadillac valve.

 

[mgFray]

One other thing, looking through the manual, I don't see anything on bleeding the hose to the fan clutch after it's been replaced. Is anyone aware of a necessary procedure there, or will it happen on it's own?

 

[Coug]

bleeding isn't really necessary; it's a dead end system, and as the clutch engages and disengages the air should work it's way out over time.

 

[mgFray]

Found some references elsewhere that the correct hose is Gates 349950. So I order bulk hose and hopefully I can replace what is there.