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Bought aluminum rad, hoses dont fit

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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 03:52 PM
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Default Bought aluminum rad, hoses dont fit

92 civic d15b7
Bought one of them aluminum radiators off amazon and the necks on the radiator are too big for these hoses. Whats the fix? Can I get shaped upper and lower hoses that will fit both the necks on the motor and new radiator? Is this common or did i get screwed over? Tia
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 04:19 PM
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B series hoses is what you need.

So 94-97 Acura Integra hoses. Or maybe it's to 01, 94-01 Acura Integra. Don't remember off hand. You want the B series motor Integra and the will be the proper shape and fit for your B7.
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 05:43 PM
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OP, grab a GATES # 21411 upper hose. That's what I use and it fits both ends snugly. Smaller end at motor, larger at the radiator.

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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 06:24 PM
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The stock one will stretch if it's in good condition. If not it needs to be replaced anyways
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Old Dec 1, 2020 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by NVturbo
OP, grab a GATES # 21411 upper hose. That's what I use and it fits both ends snugly. Smaller end at motor, larger at the radiator.

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What about the lower?
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Old Dec 1, 2020 | 09:17 AM
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Default Re: Bought aluminum rad, hoses dont fit

Originally Posted by 94 Civic Si
What about the lower?
Lower hose is the same (as D series Civics) and doesn't have an issue with the larger diameter.

Originally Posted by chrysler kid
The stock one will stretch if it's in good condition. If not it needs to be replaced anyways
I had a brand new one from Honda and it was a PITA to put onto the radiator. The Gates hose I mentioned works perfectly. Yes, it took me a good bit to find the correct sizing. There are like a gazillion hoses Gates make. LOL
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