02 wrx upper raidiator hose.

I have silicone Gimmick hoses and used worm gear clams on the upper hose(i know i know bad idea) It seems as the upper one may be worn through around the clamp on the crosspipe as I keep getting a slow drip from there when the car is warm. So im going to inspect the damage in the light 2 maro morning. Just wondering if anyone has a stock one to get me by till I can pick up another set and get the correct clamps for it. Thanks. Jason

Im over in maplewood as well so closer the better as I dont want to drive a ton with this leak.

 

If you can't find one closer, I have a couple. You can have it, but I am in Elk River.

 

Thanks. I'll let you know terry.

 

On further inspection its not worn it looks like there is some buildup/corrosion on the sealing surface for the coolant cross tube outlet.

 

Cleaned up sealing surface. Still having a problem getting the silicone hose to seal. Any sugjestions?

 

Try something like these?

https://www.google.com/search?source=ig&rlz=&q=T-BOLT+CLAMPS&oq=&gs_l=

 

They are on the way here. Won't be here til wens. :-/ weird part is I've had these on here for about 4 years with only.occassionly having a slow leak now its gotten bad.

 

Whenever I've had sealing issues on coolant hoses, I've used Permatex No. 2. It took care of the leak and never had any future disassembly issues.

 

Thanks for the advice! I'll give that a try

 

Started to flex the hose when the car was warm.found a pin hole in it. New from dealer 20 bucks picking it up today since I'm in Bloomington

 

Lesson learned on worm gear clamps.

 

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