noob question, cutting hoses

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Jan 10, 2004 | 04:13 PM

sspire

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noob question, cutting hoses

first is it ok and second should i just use an "exacto" knife? this is reffering to radiator hoses

Jan 10, 2004 | 09:59 PM

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ya its ok to do that man just make sure you cut it pretty straight. give yourself a little room too cuz i just cut my buddies radiator hose due to a wreck. i used a razor blade so good luck man.

Jan 11, 2004 | 04:06 PM

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I used tin snips. :dunno:

Whatever works.

Jan 14, 2004 | 11:32 AM

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I've had good luck with tools of this style:
http://airhosereels.com/hc01.html

Local hardware store probably has them, automotive goods store might let you borrow the store one, bring your hose to the store...
-PHiZ

Jan 15, 2004 | 11:41 PM

S2Kev

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I used a sharp pocket knife.

Jan 17, 2004 | 08:17 AM

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Cut it straight! Mine was cut crooked and I didn't realize it and my car kept over heating. I ended up replacing the hose becuase I noticed that there would be a little antifreeze on the cooling fan shroud. So far the new hose is working great.

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