VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors
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Modifying the Hoses, Installing the
Cooler
Modifying the Coolant Hoses
Figure 16 — Lower radiator hose
To engine
To radiator
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Roll the OEM anti-abrasion mesh up towards the radiator side quick connect as
this will be retained on the hose.
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From the OEM quick connector cuff on the radiator side of the hose, measure
4 1/2 in along the outside radius towards the center of the hose and mark with
a grease pen (Figure 17).
Figure 17 — Lower radiator hose modification
4 1/2 in
To radiator
Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to all engine mounted fasteners.
Optional:
Removing the passenger side inner fender will improve access to the
lower radiator hose.
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Remove passenger side inner fender.
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Uncouple the lower radiator hose assembly at the engine and radiator and
remove the assembly from the engine bay (Figure 16).
