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Molded Radiator Hose
Molded Radiator Hose
Radiator - Hoses: Hoses are used to connect the engine and the water pump to the Radiator. Radiator hoses are made of flexible rubber; size varies depending upon the type of engine. Smaller hoses run to the heater core, these are known as heater hoses.
Three types of hoses are; the common hose, the molded or shaped hose, and the accordion type hose. All of these hoses may have spiral wire in their construction. Spiral wire can be molded or inserted into the hoses, in the required shape, when the hose is constructed.

The common hose is straight and cannot take much bending before collapsing. It is made of rubber with fabric reinforcement.

Molded or shaped hoses are the same as the common hose with one exception. They will not collapse when bent, because all of the bends that they need are already molded into them.

Accordion type hoses not only put up with all kinds of severe bending, but they also absorb some of the vibration between the engine and the radiator.
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