txgt
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I installed the Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit a little over a month ago.
As I was inspecting my car for my next track day (this Saturday!), I noticed that the one-piece lower radiator hose from the kit has come into contact with the alternator pully/belt and has left a small notch in the radiator hose. I'm assuming the contact only happens during certain driving conditions as it doesn't come into contact at rest (there is space between the hose and belt/pully at rest).
To resolve the clearance issue, I've loosened up the upper hose clamp and "clocked" the upper part of the hose clockwise a little to increase the clearance.
The notch is small and might not ever become an issue, but I want to replace it ASAP. The issue is that I can't seem to find a replacement one-piece lower radiator hose! I still have the bag the "Lower Coolant Hose" came in which lists the P/N: Mishimoto 4292BE
I'm trying to contact Mishimoto (phone and web but no response yet) to try and order a new one as I can't find that part number on their web site...
I've also tried to find any other supplier who might make a one-piece lower radiator hose for a 2018 5.0 but have come up empty.
Does anyone know of another supplier who makes this? I know eventually I should be able to get a new one from Mishimoto, but surely someone other than Mishimoto makes a one-piece hose... right?
Thanks for any leads!
As I was inspecting my car for my next track day (this Saturday!), I noticed that the one-piece lower radiator hose from the kit has come into contact with the alternator pully/belt and has left a small notch in the radiator hose. I'm assuming the contact only happens during certain driving conditions as it doesn't come into contact at rest (there is space between the hose and belt/pully at rest).
To resolve the clearance issue, I've loosened up the upper hose clamp and "clocked" the upper part of the hose clockwise a little to increase the clearance.
The notch is small and might not ever become an issue, but I want to replace it ASAP. The issue is that I can't seem to find a replacement one-piece lower radiator hose! I still have the bag the "Lower Coolant Hose" came in which lists the P/N: Mishimoto 4292BE
I'm trying to contact Mishimoto (phone and web but no response yet) to try and order a new one as I can't find that part number on their web site...
I've also tried to find any other supplier who might make a one-piece lower radiator hose for a 2018 5.0 but have come up empty.
Does anyone know of another supplier who makes this? I know eventually I should be able to get a new one from Mishimoto, but surely someone other than Mishimoto makes a one-piece hose... right?
Thanks for any leads!
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