My lower radiator hose ( end connecting to the timing cover ) had a slight drip running down the side of the block this week. Turns out it was one of the staples that hold the wire band hose clamps in place. It rusted away expousing the two holes the staple made.
I had an old hose lying around that I put on, but I cut off 1/4 inch on each end so I could use the band style clamps instead of the factory clamps.
Oh wait a minute ! That's the original 1991 hose I put back on - oh well it only had three years use before it was replaced in 1993, the leaking one had 11 years use.
Recycle !
========= Harryface =========
1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE 3800 V6 ( C ), Black/Slate Grey _~_~_~293,100 miles_~_~_~_~_~_~_U.S.A._~_~_~_~_~_
~~~The Former Fleet ~~~
89 Cavalier Z 24 convertible 78 Holiday 88 coupe 68 LeSabre convertible 73 Impala sedan