Bazz270
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Hi all
decided to write some review for cheap Chinese popular replacement part from amazon or rockauto etc.
purchased in 2019 in amazon after my old OEM hose Y fitting leaked. via this link:
lasted almost about two years and today leaked (hose melted near exhaust manifold)
1.plastic mount (hose to valve cover) broken after two weeks and heat shields melted after a year.
2. rear hose ID wont fit until u will use worm clamp (it will leak anyways).
3. HVAC valve side fitting leaking too
4. Dorman spring clamps are totally junk...replaced with worm ones.
5. existing heat shields locations have no any sense. they just moves tru the assembly because of vibrations.
6. need to be secured with cable ties or it will be melted even in the first year..
will purchase the original hose assembly now...
after my oem part will be here ill take a couple of photos of this melted junk.
decided to write some review for cheap Chinese popular replacement part from amazon or rockauto etc.
purchased in 2019 in amazon after my old OEM hose Y fitting leaked. via this link:
Amazon.com: Dorman 626-551 HVAC Heater Hose Assembly for Select Ford / Mercury Models (OE FIX): Automotive
Buy Dorman 626-551 HVAC Heater Hose Assembly for Select Ford / Mercury Models (OE FIX): Heaters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
lasted almost about two years and today leaked (hose melted near exhaust manifold)
1.plastic mount (hose to valve cover) broken after two weeks and heat shields melted after a year.
2. rear hose ID wont fit until u will use worm clamp (it will leak anyways).
3. HVAC valve side fitting leaking too
4. Dorman spring clamps are totally junk...replaced with worm ones.
5. existing heat shields locations have no any sense. they just moves tru the assembly because of vibrations.
6. need to be secured with cable ties or it will be melted even in the first year..
will purchase the original hose assembly now...
after my oem part will be here ill take a couple of photos of this melted junk.