I ordered some new radiator hoses to replace the old ones on my 81 Toyota 4x4. What was funny is that the lower hose when I removed it had a spring looking wire in there but my new one does not have one in it. What is the purpose of the wire in there and is it necessary?

Thanks!

 

its most likely the internals of the hose coming out.. the ones that are reinforced and preformed and not just regular raditor hose

 

Speaking of hoses. Do you know where can i get a braided mettalic radiator hose as a dressup item for the engine bay.

 

These are normally used to keep the lower hose from collapsing I would put it into the replacement hose.

 

Greetings,
You can get the braided stainless looking covers for hoses at PEP Boys. They sell kits with the stainless braided hose, the Aluminum clamps that actually just cover the hose clamps. I don't think they are expensive either.

Oh yea, I agree, put the spring into the hose, it can't hurt

 

Yep. That spring is used to keep the hose from collapsing under suction from the water pump. You'll want to keep it in there.

 

you can buy real braided dress up hose at summitracing.com or jegs. com they have them