How Do You Look For Wear Or Leaks On Hoses And Clamps In A Chevy Corvette?
It’s recommended that you inspect the hoses and clamps on your Chevy Corvette every 3,000 miles, which is also when you should have your oil changed. By performing this routine maintenance, you drastically reduce your chances of hose failure while you’re on the road. Step 1 Drive the Chevy Corvette into a well-lit area where you can easily see and reach the engine compartment. Allow the vehicle to cool before inspecting the hoses and clamps so you don’t burn yourself. Step 2 Look for the two radiator hoses that go from the radiator to the engine, the two heater hoses that run from the radiator to the back of the engine block, and the hoses attached to the intake manifold. Step 3 Wipe each hose with a clean white cloth to remove grease and oil so you can inspect the hoses for tiny cracks and tears. Replace any hoses that have such defects in them, along with the clamps that secure them. Step 4 Run your hands along the full length of each hose. Pay attention to how the hose feels: it sho
