Coolant - Radiator Hose Clamp Replacement Precaution

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Number: 85-19

Section: 6B (VI)

Date: Dec., 1984


Subject:
PROPER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT


Model and Year:
1978-81 C-10 TRUCK, 1980-85 IMPALA AND CAPRICE, 1982-83 MALIBU, 1982-84 MONTE CARLO, AND 1983-84 EL CAMINO WITH 5.7L V8 DIESEL LF9 ENGINE


TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


There have been some instances where technicians have not reinstalled the required hose clamp assembly on the lower radiator hose at the outlet side of the water pump on 1978-85 models when a 5.7L V8 Goodwrench diesel engine is installed.

The required hose clamp assembly, P/N 558565, has an attached guard that prevents the air conditioning belt from coming into contact with the hose. With no guard in place, a loose or stretched belt could cut or wear into a lower radiator hose and could cause a coolant leak.