Radiator hose rubbing

[lllfly]

With the help of JohnRR we are going to remove my
hood and make the repair needed with pics.
I have PM GM Matt a copy of this post.
LLLFLY

[08BlueSky]

Thanks for notifying the 2.0’ers on this.

No need to “remove the hood” – just raise the hose up out of the way and support it with a flat tool.

Take a hacksaw blade (bare handed), first cut the plastic fin horizontally about an inch and a half, then vertically 1/2 inch and remove any frags with a file or sandpaper.

Replace the hose as needed.

[gladmaker]

I checked my '08 Redline. Hose is not over the shroud. It's in mid air between the shroud and engine, so no problem. They must have found the problem and corrected it.

[Leppyxr2]

Looks like its time to get out the dremmle and do some cutting just gotta get the ol ladys benz out the garage first got some time befor the weather gets better anyway

[Leppyxr2]

Guess i should go ahead and get a hose ordered might b a shortage after these posts lol could you imagine being out at a sky meet on a cruise with a bunch of R/L's and radiator hoses just start blowing left n right

[lllfly]

Here are pics.
Fan shroud cutting into rad hose 2.0L - Pontiac Solstice Forum

Do not think for a sec. it is not cut into.
Do not think it is far away. Get your hand.under the hose and feel.

Just orded new hose.
Great pic of the cut 08 BlueSky
LLLFLY

[TonyRedline]

You guys are the best...I'll have ta check mine out after work. Thanks!!

[pksudo]

Would putting a hose clamp there prevent the rubbing too?

[08BlueSky]

Originally Posted by pksudo

Would putting a hose clamp there prevent the rubbing too?

A valid thought – granted may add some weight & cause a greater dip… but can be “added’ without removal of the hose.

And you may want to double up the width to ensure coverage of the trouble spot.

[Leppyxr2]

Originally Posted by pksudo

Would putting a hose clamp there prevent the rubbing too?

Doesnt sound like a bad idea probably one of many fixes we will see for this problem i would like to hear every type of fix there is for this problem and will continue to follow this post and lllfly's write up of the problem also

[lllfly]

GM C/S is now involved .
I will send them my VIN# today.
And dealer info.
LLLFLY