Which Radiator hoses to use - 98 Disco - Land Rovers Only

mddearing · 07-23-2008, 08:41 PM

I'm getting ready to drain the radiator and put new coolant hoses on my 98 Discovery LSE 4.0 V8 (140K miles).
When looking for hoses on the internet, I'm presented with 2 options for the lower hose - without or with "Evaporative Loss".
From what I can see in the pictures, they both look very similar, but there must be SOME difference besides one being twice the price of the other. How do I know which hose I should order?

I just got this Disco in May, and am very new to this world - pretty good carpenter, but not an expert mechanic (tho I have the feeling I'll be getting plenty of experience on this vehicle)

Oh, yeah - any tips on making the replacement of the bottom hose easier? At first glance, it looks like I need to hire a skinny contortionist to get into those tight places!

Tips on best place to purchase those hoses?

Thanks, in advance!

Disco Mike · 07-24-2008, 08:54 AM

I would suggest you order your hoses from Atlantic British as a complete kit. When ordering have you vinn with you so they can tell you which to use.
Make sure you bleed all the air from the system when done to prevent overheating.
Mike

mddearing · 07-24-2008, 11:17 AM

Thanks, Mike!
I didn't realize they could use the VIN for something like that.
Learning something new each day......

Destructshawn · 10-15-2008, 11:43 AM

I'm looking at the same situation but not sure what coolant to actually use? I thought Dexcool but the coolant in the system is neon green like most common coolants? should I flush and put in dexcool?

07-23-2008, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
mddearing Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Which Radiator hoses to use - 98 Disco I'm getting ready to drain the radiator and put new coolant hoses on my 98 Discovery LSE 4.0 V8 (140K miles). When looking for hoses on the internet, I'm presented with 2 options for the lower hose - without or with "Evaporative Loss". From what I can see in the pictures, they both look very similar, but there must be SOME difference besides one being twice the price of the other. How do I know which hose I should order? I just got this Disco in May, and am very new to this world - pretty good carpenter, but not an expert mechanic (tho I have the feeling I'll be getting plenty of experience on this vehicle) Oh, yeah - any tips on making the replacement of the bottom hose easier? At first glance, it looks like I need to hire a skinny contortionist to get into those tight places! Tips on best place to purchase those hoses? Thanks, in advance! __________________ Mark in St. Augustine, FL - New to Disco world. Trying to revive a neglected 98 Disco.

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mddearing Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Thanks, Mike! I didn't realize they could use the VIN for something like that. Learning something new each day...... __________________ Mark in St. Augustine, FL - New to Disco world. Trying to revive a neglected 98 Disco.

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07-24-2008, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,784 Gallery: 0	I would suggest you order your hoses from Atlantic British as a complete kit. When ordering have you vinn with you so they can tell you which to use. Make sure you bleed all the air from the system when done to prevent overheating. Mike

10-15-2008, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Destructshawn Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Amherst, OH Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	I'm looking at the same situation but not sure what coolant to actually use? I thought Dexcool but the coolant in the system is neon green like most common coolants? should I flush and put in dexcool?

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