[DocSolis]

So driving from work had engine overheat warning , it was 46 degree outside. Upon further inspection noted the overflow hose was splitting and had coolant also leaking from upper radiator hose nipple. Hoping this is the only issue just pretty random they broke. Hoping dealer has parts since i took the day off from work tomorrow. I'm just gonna diy. Any tips on preventing this happening again or suggest other aftermarket stuff. I believe I probably had leak already because my coolant was low a few months ago.

[J38]

Originally Posted by DocSolis

So driving from work had engine overheat warning , it was 46 degree outside. Upon further inspection noted the overflow hose was splitting and had coolant also leaking from upper radiator hose nipple. Hoping this is the only issue just pretty random they broke. Hoping dealer has parts since i took the day off from work tomorrow. I'm just gonna diy. Any tips on preventing this happening again or suggest other aftermarket stuff. I believe I probably had leak already because my coolant was low a few months ago.

Nope but just had this nipple break for me too. What did you do to fix?

[deadmn1337]

Originally Posted by J38

Nope but just had this nipple break for me too. What did you do to fix?

I had that nipple break on me so i drilled it out and threaded in a metal nipple that way i could clamp the hose to it with no problems and it wont break in the future.

[Efthreeoh]

I just replaced all the hoses on my car. The top radiator hose that the vent hose attaches to is P/N 17127531579. If the top hose has been attached to the radiator for any period of time it will be a royal PIA to remove. You will also need a 1/2 hose clamp for the small vent hose; the small clamp used at the factory is a one-time crimp clamp.