OE radiator hose plastic protector?

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:29 am

My 2000 XJ OE upper radiator hose came with a plastic protector that covered the hose. When I bought a replacement hose, I threw the plastic hose protector away along with the old radiator hose. My new hose is rubbing on the battery and causing wear issues. Do you know where I can buy a replacement hose protector?

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:40 am

Take an old Radiator hose cut off about 6 inches long, slit it length ways and slide it over the hose attach it with plastic wire ties

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:27 am

tommudd wrote:

Take an old Radiator hose cut off about 6 inches long, slit it length ways and slide it over the hose attach it with plastic wire ties

Actually, that’s not a bad idea. I’ll probably end up going to Home Depot to see if I can find some convoluted tubing that they use to protect large electrical gauge wiring. If not, then I might take your suggestion and use my old lower radiator hose when I replace it.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:17 pm

tommudd wrote:

Take an old Radiator hose cut off about 6 inches long, slit it length ways and slide it over the hose attach it with plastic wire ties

Best way to do it.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:18 pm

A guy on the NAXJA forum said he bought hose replacements at CARQUEST and they came with the “protectors”. What brand does CARQUEST carry? I can’t remember where I bought mine, but I think it was from the dealership and they were made by GATES. I got gypped! :banghead:

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